Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Garnet Diamond Pearl Negligee Drop Brooch 8.7g

A beautiful antique late Victorian negligee-style drop brooch, c.1890-1900 (dated by style). The gold bar is set at each end with a step-cut garnet, with a fan of old-cut diamonds and two small pearls at the centre. The diamonds appear to be set in silver collets (not tested). Fine gold chains set with further small diamonds meet in a delicate lover's knot and fall to two articulated pear-shaped garnet drops. A safety chain and pin are attached. A lovely, wearable piece with real movement, and a rare design. DETAILS Main metal: 15ct gold, with the diamond settings believed to be silver Pin: metal not confirmed. It may be low carat gold or may not be gold, so please do not treat it as 15ct. Stones: garnets, diamonds and pearls (identified by eye, not laboratory tested) Total weight: 8.7g Size: 5.5 cm x 4 cm CONDITION Good antique condition with wear consistent with age, including small surface marks on the garnets. Please see all photos, as they form part of the description. Supplied with our written guarantee certificate. Returns accepted within 14 working days.