A rare late Victorian bar brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold and set with a striking line of natural emeralds and old-cut diamonds.
The slender design features rich green emeralds arranged in a channel-style setting, finished at each end with old-cut diamond accents set in silver. The contrast between the yellow gold, silver and deeply coloured gemstones gives the brooch a distinctive antique character.
Emerald-set Victorian jewellery is particularly sought after, making this an appealing piece for both wear and collection. The gemstones retain the natural variations and individually cut shapes expected of jewellery from this period, offering far more character than the precise uniformity associated with modern cutting.
The brooch carries a partial hallmark showing the maker’s mark “J.F” and the letter “A”. Although no gold fineness mark is present, it has been professionally XRF tested as 15ct gold with silver gemstone settings.
Key Specifications
Era: Late Victorian
Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold with silver settings
Markings: Partial hallmark with maker’s mark “J.F” and letter “A”
Testing: Professionally XRF tested as 15ct gold
Gemstones: Natural emeralds and old-cut diamonds
Setting: Channel-style gemstone setting
Length: Approx. 50mm
Maximum Width: Approx. 3.3mm
Weight: 3.6 grams
Fastening: Traditional pin fastening
Condition
Presented in very good antique condition, especially considering its age. The gold retains an attractive warm finish, the pin mechanism is secure and functional, and the brooch is ready to wear or add directly to a collection.
All gemstones are natural and display the slight variations in shape, colour and cut associated with hand-finished Victorian jewellery. These characteristics are consistent with the period and contribute to the brooch’s authenticity and individual appeal rather than detracting from its quality.
A rare late Victorian bar brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold and set with a striking line of natural emeralds and old-cut diamonds.
The slender design features rich green emeralds arranged in a channel-style setting, finished at each end with old-cut diamond accents set in silver. The contrast between the yellow gold, silver and deeply coloured gemstones gives the brooch a distinctive antique character.
Emerald-set Victorian jewellery is particularly sought after, making this an appealing piece for both wear and collection. The gemstones retain the natural variations and individually cut shapes expected of jewellery from this period, offering far more character than the precise uniformity associated with modern cutting.
The brooch carries a partial hallmark showing the maker’s mark “J.F” and the letter “A”. Although no gold fineness mark is present, it has been professionally XRF tested as 15ct gold with silver gemstone settings.
Key Specifications
Era: Late Victorian
Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold with silver settings
Markings: Partial hallmark with maker’s mark “J.F” and letter “A”
Testing: Professionally XRF tested as 15ct gold
Gemstones: Natural emeralds and old-cut diamonds
Setting: Channel-style gemstone setting
Length: Approx. 50mm
Maximum Width: Approx. 3.3mm
Weight: 3.6 grams
Fastening: Traditional pin fastening
Condition
Presented in very good antique condition, especially considering its age. The gold retains an attractive warm finish, the pin mechanism is secure and functional, and the brooch is ready to wear or add directly to a collection.
All gemstones are natural and display the slight variations in shape, colour and cut associated with hand-finished Victorian jewellery. These characteristics are consistent with the period and contribute to the brooch’s authenticity and individual appeal rather than detracting from its quality.
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