Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel White Diamonds

White Diamonds

A sweet 18th Century Posy ring engraved with the words "In Christ and Thee My Comfort Bee"

and heavy ornamentation - it took jewellery makers in the Victorian era decades to re-learn these long forgotten ancient techniques

The intaglio is carved into a domed carnelian cabochon which dates from the 1st Century AD - it's been set into a 15k gold Victorian ring mount

and quite an unusual design

Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel White DiamondsDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An adorable antique lizard brooch studded with rose and old mine cut diamonds and with ruby eyes. It was made in the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, with finely detailed features particularly the face, feet, and tail. Modelled in 9 karat gold with silver settings. STONES Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 8 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 7. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver CONDITION