Circa 1910 Antique 3.34 Ct Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat opal and 0.04 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold heart shaped brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique opal...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian 9 karat yellow gold dog brooch in the form of a terrier; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique gold bar brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The plain bar brooch is ornamented to the center with a three-dimensional terrier design. The dog motif has a textured finish, replicating anatomical features and undulating hairs of the canine's coat. This exceptional example of antique jewelry secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and hallmarked clasp. The clasp and bar are each hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness mark (9CT). This antique brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold. Condition This impressive original antique gold dog brooch is excellent quality. The brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the reverse of the bar and clasp. Dimensions Length of bar 5.15cm/2.03" Length of setting 1.62cm/0.64" Width of setting 9.95mm/0.39" Across pin 4.65cm/1.83" Height of setting 6.5mm/0.26" Weight 5.15 grams Date: Circa 1910 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive antique gold bar brooch with a dog ornament...

A fine and impressive antique 0.12 carat diamond, pearl, peridot, ruby and 9 karat yellow gold, platinum set brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1890s 0.01 carat ruby and 18 karat yellow gold grouse brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a grouse. This antique gold brooch has a textured finish, imitating the bird's feathers. The brooch is further embellished with a 0.01Ct cabochon cut ruby, representing the eye. This exceptional bird brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. The ruby and gold brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This antique Victorian bird brooch...

An antique ruby, emerald, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, formed in the shape of a swallow, comprising one ruby cabochon, nine round cut emeralds, and thirty-three seed pearls, set in...

A beautifully crafted vintage brooch set in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a stunning combination of natural cabochon sapphires, rubies, and diamonds. This elegant piece showcases timel...

18CT Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Shrimp Brooch This 18ct yellow gold brooch is designed in the shape of a delicate shrimp, intricately crafted to capture...

An early 20th century, luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910. Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817. The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...