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Antique demantoid garnet and rose cut diamond brooch
Garnets come in such a vast range of colours, from the deep burgundy-red and purple-red colour seen in pyrope and almandine garnets, to the orange spessartite and hessonite garnets to the rarest of them all, the green demantoid garnets that are in this lovely antique brooch here.
Made in 9 carat rose gold in Chester in 1897, the rose gold has the most beautiful colour that compliments the elegant flowing design of the brooch. From end to end the brooch measures 42.4mm across by 11.2mm wide in the centre, and the incorporates an elegant floral design that adds so much charm to the brooch.
Set with two rose cut diamonds, the star of this brooch is the vibrant demantoid garnet that sits proudly in the centre. Displaying such an intense green, this garnet stands out magically against the rose gold and will always be admired from near or far.
Perfect for any occasion, this antique brooch is as elegant today as when it was made.
Stock# R225
Hallmarked: Chester 1897
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Magnificent antique cabochon garnet brooch in 20 carat gold
Here is a truly spectacular and magnificent antique cabochon garnet brooch in 20 carat gold that dates from the mid-Victorian era and is destined to always be admired and commented on.
This antique pendant has been independently XRF tested and has come back as being made in 20 carat gold. While this is a less common carat of gold, it was a standard that was able to be used in Dublin.
Set with nine cabochon garnets in the top section, there are a further three cabochon cut garnets in the lower section. Not only is this lower section attached by two chains, but this allows it to move and sway so elegantly adding a further element of charm and character to an already very beautiful antique brooch.
The detail of this brooch combined with the garnets is so tactile to hold and feel and will continue to get the admiration that it deserves no matter where or when it is worn.
Measuring 42mm across by 97mm from top to bottom, on the back reveals a gorgeous and very sweet locket compartment that measures a dainty 5.5mm in diameter.
From top to bottom, this is such an incredible antique brooch that is just spectacular and will certainly be loved and admired.
Stock# ES7299
Circa: 1860
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Early Australian 15ct gold antique garnet brooch from the 1870’s
Here is such a lovely and elegant early Australian 15ct gold antique garnet brooch from the 1870's that will look so beautiful on any outfit.
The colour of the 15ct gold has such a wonderful warm colour and the design of this brooch is typical of early Australian jewellery of the Victorian era. With a beautiful tactile feel to it, in the centre of the brooch is an almandine garnet which has a lovely purple-red hue to it.
The stylish floral design of the brooch is often seen in Australian jewellery of this period and the brooch measures 29.5mm across by 29mm.
With a gorgeous colour emanating from the gold, combined with both the garnet and the design, this lovely antique brooch will always look so elegant on any outfit no matter where or what time of the day it is being worn.
Stock# R842
Circa: 1870
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