Circa 1910 Antique 3.34 Ct Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set bow brooch; part of our diverse antique Edwardian jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a tied bow. The double-looped bow is ornamented with curvilinear arrangements of fifty-one channel set mixed cut rubies, totalling 0.78ct. The ruby formations to the loops are flanked with pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, and the ruby strands...

An impressive pearl and 0.55 carat ruby, 0.30 carat diamond and 12 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco ruby brooch...

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...

A stunning, fine and impressive 2.50 Carat ruby and 0.80 Carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver crescent shaped brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning and impressive antique crescent moon ruby brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting. The scalloped outer circumference of the crescent is embellished with nineteen 15 ct yellow gold claw set graduated round faceted cut rubies, totalling 2.50ct. The inner border of the design is ornamented with seventeen subtly graduated Old European cut diamonds. The impressive pierced decorated brooch secures with a 9ct gold hinged pin and clasp to the reverse. This stunning antique Victorian brooch bears the fineness hallmark (15CT) to the reverse and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15ct and 9ct gold. The ruby crescent brooch...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.88 carat diamond and 0.04 carat emerald, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set butterfly brooch; part of our antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly. The abdomen of the butterfly is embellished with an Old European cut diamond, in subtle relief to the remaining thorax. The thorax incorporates four further pavé set diamonds, graduating in size dependant on location. The head of the butterfly displays a silver pavé set Old European cut diamond and incorporates yellow gold collet set 0.04ct round faceted cut emeralds representing the eyes and tips to the antennae. The pierced decorated, extended wings are embellished with a total of forty-eight Old European cut diamonds, completing the design. The brooch is fitted with a tremblant setting, allowing for realistic movement of the butterfly; this is a fine feature and indicates the high quality of the piece. This antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp. The insect brooch is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card. This antique brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold and silver. "Rather than regarding inclusions in colored stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics." Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this antique butterfly brooch...

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 stunning antique Edwardian Pheasant Brooch adorned with a line of graduating old cut diamonds which sparkle beautifully along the body and down the long tail feathers. There are ap...

18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Brooch, 0.60ct Diamonds & 2 Rubies Movable Double Butterfly Brooch Set With 0.60ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and 2 Round Rubies. Additi...

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...

A stunning antique from the late 19th century featuring old European-cut diamonds and vivid red Burmese rubies! The rubies are set in a U shape while the diamonds are set in the oppo...

This most exquisite elegant diving diamond swallow wears a red enamelled ribbon around its neck. It is entirely set with old cut diamonds and mounted as a brooch, however it could al...

This hardstone (agate) cameo is haloed in hand-engraved 10k yellow gold. This lovely lady has beautifully coiffed hair topped with a diadem, a lovely face, and even tiny drop earrings...