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Antique French 18K Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Brooch C1890
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Antique late 19th C French Novelty animal brooch in silver and gold with 2 kittens playing with a pearl ball. The kittens' tiny bodies are embellished with antique rose-cut diamonds and their eyes with tiny cabochon rubies. Novelty animal brooches were popular in the latter half of the 19th C , many of them are small but have required enormous skill in production and their uniqueness and craftsmanship make them highly desirable. This charming little piece of jewellery art is in a great wearable condition, a nice find for cat jewellery collectors.
Here are the specifications/gemstones: 16 antique rose cut diamonds at approx. 0.45-0.50 ct TW, 4 tiny ruby cabichons, 1 pearl 4 mm in diameter / metal: silver and 18K gold ( French eagle mark). Size: 4.2 x 1.4 cm. Weight: 5.1 gr
- Metal:Gold,Silver,18k Gold
- Stone:Diamond,Pearl,Ruby
- Stone Cut:Rose Cut
- Weight:5.1 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.56 in (14 mm)Length: 1.66 in (42 mm)
- Style:Late Victorian
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:Late 19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Firenze, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3480221643662
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