Description
Victorian 9ct, 9k, 375 Gold Amethyst & natural seed Pearl brooch, pin C1890
Fabulous Antique brooch beautifully made in 9carat gold, featuring a large 17.5 x 12.6mm faceted Amethyst gemstone mounted in a collet setting, surrounded by twenty-five 2mm half natural pearls.
The Amethyst is a beautiful purple with pink and lilac hues, estimated carat weight: 14 carats
Complete with T-bar and C- clasp fitting.
Antique brooches tend to have a longer pin, (that extends further than the brooch) this is due to the weight and thickness of the garments worn during this period.
Hallmarked: 9ct (denotes 9ct gold) together with makers initials CF
DETAILS
MEASUREMENTS: 24.5 x 19.5mm
WEIGHT: 5.8 GRAMS
HALLMARKS: as above
CONDITION: Good – all gemstones origina
DATE: Victorian (1837 to 1901)