Victorian Emerald & Diamond Salamander Brooch french jet This ring features a sleek

This ring features a sleek and streamlined platinum bezel setting home to five graduated old Euro diamonds

The first time round

with marbled blue lacquer finish

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

Victorian Emerald & Diamond Salamander Brooch french jet This ring features a sleekDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A superb Victorian salamander brooch, set with emeralds and rose cut diamonds. With ruby eyes, an open mouth, and splayed toes, it's a stunning piece. Crafted in 15 karat gold and dates from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. The salamander has, for centuries, been a symbol of immortality and rebirth and was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames, and so was perceived to be a magical creature. STONES Rose Cut