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Victorian Ruby and Diamond Antique Brooch, PN-1966


When a delicate finishing touch is what your outfit needs, this Victorian ruby and diamond antique brooch will never disappoint. The 14k yellow gold setting of this Victorian jewelry piece is texturally enhanced with ribbing and a twisted rope design. The center third of this antique brooch is accented with a collection of rubies and diamonds for contrasting gemstone appeal. Three emerald cut rubies alternate with four old European cut diamonds. The diamonds total 0.16 carats while the rubies lend 0.23 carats of gemstone weight. Circa 1900

PN-1966 PN-1966 PN-1966
Item #pn1966
Metal14 karat yellow gold
Circa1900
Weight in grams4.35
Period or Stylevery late Victorian
ConditionExcellent
Diamond cut or shapeold European Cut
Diamond carat weight0.16
Diamond mm measurements2.1 to 2.3
Diamond colorK to M
Diamond clarityVS1 to SI1
Diamond # of stones4
All Diamonds, total ct. wt.0.16
Gemstone nameNatural Corundum (ruby)
Gemstone cut or shapeemerald cut
Gemstone carat weight0.23
Gemstone mm measurements2.2 x 2.0 x 1.50 to 1.65
Gemstone typeType II
Gemstone clarityVVS and VS
Gemstone hueRed
Gemstone tone4 to 5
Gemstone saturation4-Moderately Strong
Gemstone # of stones3
Gemstone other infoGemological evidence suggest these to be of Burnese origin
Gemstone commentsno evidence observed of color enhancement
All Gemstones, total ct. wt.0.23
Length60 mm [2.34 in]
Width of widest point3.0 mm [0.12 in]
Other pin infounusual locking clasp

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