Victorian Harlequin Brooch space age coming into common use towards

coming into common use towards the end of the 19th century when global production began to shift from the "old mines" in Brazil and India

In the Victorian era

Dainty and sweet

Seed pearls and French cut sapphires

The gallery and shoulders feature incredibly fine scrolled openwork and engraving

Victorian Harlequin Brooch space age coming into common use towardsDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A fantastic antique brooch set with harlequin stones: a combination of pearl, opal, ruby, turquoise, white sapphire, amethyst and blue sapphire. Modelled in 15k yellow gold, with the stones resting in lovely claw mounts. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1890, with a buckle mechanism. STONES Pearl, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, White Sapphire, Amethyst and Blue Sapphire MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 2. 6cm WEIGHT 4. 6g MARKS No marks