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Victorian 18ct Gold & Turquoise Lizard Brooch with Rose Diamond Eyes

861S
45 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautiful heavy gage 18ct gold pave set turquoise brooch of a lizard that was made circa 1880-1900. It is a very well modelled lizard, and has been pave set with evenly matched vivid blue turquoise. The eyes have each been set a rose diamond. An amusing meaning is assigned to lizards “surviving love” as they were once thought to be fireproof!

The Details
Ollys Pick

A top quality and rare Victorian brooch.

Essentials

Item Number:
861S
Materials:
Measurements:
Length 7.3cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
4 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

Condition

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Care Tips

  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
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