A very unusual and rare Victorian brooch modelled as a fish, dating from the 1870s. The body is formed from a large natural baroque pearl with strong lustre, while the tail, fins, and rear section are pave-set with rose-cut diamonds in silver-topped settings, a classic period technique that allows the diamonds to read bright against the darkened silver.
A small natural ruby is set as the eye, adding a vivid accent against the creamy pearl. The reverse and pin construction incorporate 9KT gold, in keeping with English Victorian jewellery of this type. The design is highly sculptural and full of character, combining natural pearl, coloured stone, and diamond work in a single coherent motif.
Dimensions -
• Size: approximately 4.5 x 2.5 cm
• Weight: 10 grams
Specifications -
• Era: Victorian, c.1870s
• Metal: 9KT gold and silver (silver-topped diamond settings)
• Type: Brooch
• Pearl: Natural baroque pearl (body)
• Ruby: Natural ruby (eye)
• Rose-cut diamonds: total weight approximately 1.5 carats
• Rarity: Very unusual design
Diamonds -
• Cut: Rose cut
• Total diamond weight: approximately 1.5 carats
Condition: In good antique condition with wear and patina consistent with age.
A very unusual and rare Victorian brooch modelled as a fish, dating from the 1870s. The body is formed from a large natural baroque pearl with strong lustre, while the tail, fins, and rear section are pave-set with rose-cut diamonds in silver-topped settings, a classic period technique that allows the diamonds to read bright against the darkened silver.
A small natural ruby is set as the eye, adding a vivid accent against the creamy pearl. The reverse and pin construction incorporate 9KT gold, in keeping with English Victorian jewellery of this type. The design is highly sculptural and full of character, combining natural pearl, coloured stone, and diamond work in a single coherent motif.
Dimensions -
• Size: approximately 4.5 x 2.5 cm
• Weight: 10 grams
Specifications -
• Era: Victorian, c.1870s
• Metal: 9KT gold and silver (silver-topped diamond settings)
• Type: Brooch
• Pearl: Natural baroque pearl (body)
• Ruby: Natural ruby (eye)
• Rose-cut diamonds: total weight approximately 1.5 carats
• Rarity: Very unusual design
Diamonds -
• Cut: Rose cut
• Total diamond weight: approximately 1.5 carats
Condition: In good antique condition with wear and patina consistent with age.
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