Antique demantoid garnet and rose cut diamond brooch

Duggin, Shappere & Co were one of Australia’s most well known early jewellers of the early 20th Century, and this brooch is typical of their elegant work that was produced by them.

Made in the early 1900’s in 15 carat gold, the brooch is set with the rare green demantoid garnets. While most people know the common garnet that comes in a lovely deep rich burgundy-red colour, many are surprised to learn that garnets come in a range of other colours from purple, orange and finally to the rarest of them all, the green demantoid garnet such as what is set into this brooch.

Set with the demantoid garnet in the centre, it is highlighted with two rose cut diamonds that sparkle beautifully and highlight the gorgeous garnet.

The design of the brooch itself is so wonderful and very unique in that along the left hand side, there is a twist section on the top, which is on the bottom on the right hand side, and conversely, the scroll work on the bottom part on the left side, it repeated on the top on the right side. Then the piece in the centre on the left side is turned up, while this is turned down on the other side. All of this makes it even more interesting and wonderful to admire from near or far.

Measuring 52.9mm across by 14.5mm, the brooch will sit so well on any outfit where it will no doubt always be admired.

Stock# ES9625

Maker: Duggin, Shappere & Co

Circa: 1900

$1,550