Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel Width at head: 6

Width at head: 6

and heavy ornamentation - it took jewellery makers in the Victorian era decades to re-learn these long forgotten ancient techniques

meant to offer good luck to the bride and groom

The intaglio is carved into a domed carnelian cabochon which dates from the 1st Century AD - it's been set into a 15k gold Victorian ring mount

Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel Width at head: 6DATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An adorable antique lizard brooch studded with rose and old mine cut diamonds and with ruby eyes. It was made in the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, with finely detailed features particularly the face, feet, and tail. Modelled in 9 karat gold with silver settings. STONES Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 8 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 7. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver CONDITION