Edwardian Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Bar Brooch

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Edwardian Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Bar Brooch

$15,500.00

Description

DATE: Edwardian, c.1900

Exceptional antique bar brooch with five vivid antique green garnets in crown-like prong settings raised over an old cut diamond-studded bar. Crafted in 15 karat yellow gold with the finest millegrain platinum edging and settings, the diamonds graduating in size towards the central 1.33ct green garnet. The quality of craftsman ship, and of course quality of the stones (it's rare to come across such a large demantoid garnet), is fantastic, and it looks excellent worn vertically on a pendant chain.

STONES

Demantoid Garnet, 2.33ct total (1.33ct centre and four 0.25ct flanking)
Old European Cut Diamonds - 0.85ct total (calculated weight)

MEASUREMENTS

58.8 x 4.3mm

WEIGHT

4.97g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 14k gold likely Russian in origin

CONDITION

Excellent