Late Victorian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch hessonite garnet A cute antique novelty pendant

A cute antique novelty pendant modelled as a jester

and set with a colourful array of gemstones

The inscription to the inner band reads "Reading this wish me a kiss" - such a lovely sentiment for a betrothal ring

when the Prussian royal family encouraged people to trade in their gold and silver jewellery to help fund the war effort (against Napoleon)

and often associated with the Goddess Venus

Late Victorian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch hessonite garnet A cute antique novelty pendantDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A stunning late Victorian diamond star brooch dating from the turn of the (20th) Century. It's set with 4. 75 carats of icy old mine cut diamonds, mounted in beautifully worked platinum settings with fine millegrain detailing to the edges. The quality is exceptional, with an 18k gold back and a superb collection of stones. STONES Old Mine Cut Diamonds total carat weight approx. 4. 75ct MEASUREMENTS 3. 5 x 3. 2cm WEIGHT 8. 1g