Edwardian Fancy Light Pinkish & Brown Diamond Hair Pin Brooch spinner rings Tubogas translates literally to “gas

Tubogas translates literally to “gas pipe” and is the name given to a type of chain formed from a pair of interlocking gold strips wrapped tightly together

a powerful motif to the Victorians

the piece dates from the early 19th century - circa 1810 - and the chain gets gradually thinner as it approaches either side of the clasp

34ct old cut diamond sits at the south of the ring

6cm in length

Edwardian Fancy Light Pinkish & Brown Diamond Hair Pin Brooch spinner rings Tubogas translates literally to “gasDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 These three fancy diamonds are set within a brooch, but we love this modelled as a hair pin. Dating from the Edwardian period, the three old cut stones each display their own colour from fancy light pink to orangey brown. They come to a total weight of 0. 62 carats, and are set in fine millegrain within halos across the pin. Its backed in 15 karat gold with platinum settings and dates to circa 1910. Which way will you wear it?