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Edwardian 15ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Witches Heart Brooch in Original Case

1000R
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A very pretty 15ct gold weeping heart brooch retailed by J W Benson Ltd, 25 Old Bond St.London, with a charming comment above their name “For the late Queen” and a gold crown. They were top jewellers so you can be assured that this brooch is very good quality and beautifully made. It has been set with alternate green garnets (Demantoid garnets) and diamonds. Demantoid garnets were first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia. The Russian jeweller Carl Fabergé was fascinated by the gem, and soon afterwards Tiffany’s started setting the gem into jewellery. In the early 1920s, mining in the Ural Mountains came to a halt and the gem pretty much became extinct so green garnets are much sought after nowadays. A gorgeous brooch in its original case that would make a lovely gift of love.

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Item Number
1000R
Measurements
Height 2.6cm
Width at widest point 2.3cm
Diamonds approx total weight 0.77 carats
Green garnets approx total weight 0.77 carats
Case 5cm by 4.7cm
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Condition
Excellent
Discovered
3 years ago
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