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Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1885

About the Item

Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond crescent brooch. Set with eleven cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 5.80 carats, further set with seventy five graduated round rose cut diamonds in open back grain and rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.75 carats, all to an elaborate crescent brooch, featuring an intricate repeating openwork design, a neatly pierced gallery and intricate open backholing, fitted to reverse with a secure gold hinged pin and scroll clasp. Marked 18 carat gold and silver, French, circa 1885, accompanied by a fitted box and Gemmological Certification Services report #5776-4528. Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill out a CBP 5106 customs form before the item is shipped. This form is a legal requirement for any item over $2,000 which is being imported into the United States. One of the details the form requests is the purchaser’s social security number or importer’s number.
  • Metal:
    Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Antique Cushion Cut
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1885
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 253521stDibs: LU18611475392

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