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Antique Victorian Onyx 1.4 Carat Diamond Shell Brooch 18K Gold circa 1860

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Antique Victorian Onyx 1.4 Carat Diamond Shell Brooch 18K Gold circa 1860 Enchanting onyx diamond brooch in the shape of a shell with a setting made of 18K/750 gold. The shell, made of cut and polished onyx, is set with four sparkling old-cut diamonds and crowned by a finely branched laurel branch decorated with small seed pearls. The arrangement of the diamonds in the shape of a three-leaf clover is reminiscent of the playing card suit clubs and could be an indication that the previous owner was an enthusiastic card player. The unusual brooch has an artfully crafted mount made of high-carat gold on the back, the pin closes with a C-hook. A small eyelet also allows it to be worn as a pendant on a chain. The rare antique brooch was made in Victorian times around 1860. It is wonderfully preserved and has a size of 4 x 3.5 cm, the weight is 15.6 grams. 750/18 K rose gold 4 old cut diamonds with a total of 1.4 ct H/Si-P1 Oriental pearls Size 4.0 cm wide, 3.5 cm high, 1.64 cm deep Stamped 18 for 750/000 / 18K gold Weight 15.63g In very good condition
  • Metal:
    18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Onyx
  • Stone Cut:
    Old European Cut
  • Weight:
    15.63 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.38 in (35 mm)Depth: 0.65 in (16.4 mm)Length: 1.58 in (40 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Goettingen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B5881stDibs: LU1995224087582

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