Victorian Hessonite Garnet & Pearl Heartburst Brooch gypsy rings with abstract foliate detailing

with abstract foliate detailing

40ct total of Baguette Cut Diamonds

Light wear to the stones

With clear English hallmarks denoting 18 karat gold and the year 1905

Victorian Hessonite Garnet & Pearl Heartburst Brooch gypsy rings with abstract foliate detailingDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A wonderful Victorian celestial brooch dating from the turn of the 20th century. This design would usually be referred to as a "starburst", but given the central hessonite garnet is carved as a heart cabochon I'm going with heartburst (and all the connotations that brings). It's set with natural pearls and crafted in 9 karat gold. MEASUREMENTS 1. 9 x 1. 8cm WEIGHT 2. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION