{"product_id":"victorian-etruscan-revival-15ct-gold-locket-brooch-0-6ct-old-cut-diamonds-13-22g","title":"Victorian Etruscan Revival 15ct gold locket brooch, 0.6ct Old-cut diamonds, 13.22g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very fine and impressive antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold locket brooch in Etruscan Revival style, set with seven 0.6ct Old European-cut round diamonds of estimated H\/I colour and VS2 clarity. The brooch comes complete with an antique leather, satin and velvet fitted case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf oval shape, centred with a cluster flowerhead of 6 diamonds surrounding a larger one. The border is decorated in geometric style with alternating applied panels and ball beads. The front has a 3-level stepped design that is decorated with fine filigree cannetille rope-work and gold granulation technique that was popular in Belle Epoque jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is fitted with a locket compartment with glazed aperture. The oval glass panel comes off to reveal a sizeable space where a lock of hair, a photo or some other memento of a loved one may be displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pin has a tube hinge and a hand-made safety catch which dates this brooch to c. 1890's. There's also a small hook at the top of the brooch where a safety chain can be attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery fine quality diamonds with high colour grade and high clarity that look wonderful in daylight, but even more fiery and sparkling in artificial light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in England, c. 1890's.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15k \/ 15kt \/ 625 gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.22 g gold weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.90 g with glass insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.6 x 3 x 0.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamonds approximately 0.6 ct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour estimate H-I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity estimate VS2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition. Small dings and two small splits along the border; two of the decorative balls are pierced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035683443021,"sku":"3521","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/8-DSC_0243-Photoroom_2e2bbad7-87f9-4b93-a416-03d936591102.webp?v=1780946408","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/victorian-etruscan-revival-15ct-gold-locket-brooch-0-6ct-old-cut-diamonds-13-22g","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}