A stunning, fine and impressive Italian 1980s 8.25 carat dyed quartz, 0.15 carat turquoise and 0.08 carat ruby, 18ct yellow gold rabbit brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections
Description
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
The yellow gold brooch has been modelled in the form of an illustrative rabbit.
The body of the rabbit is embellished with an impressive 8.25ct cabochon cut dyed quartz.
This exceptional brooch incorporates a 0.08ct round faceted cut ruby representing the eye, in addition to a cabochon cut turquoise for the nose.
The brooch is further embellished with textured yellow gold components creating the feet, tail, whiskers and ears; completing the design.
The antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and sheath fastening.
This vintage gemstone brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with an Italian mark (ITALY), the 18ct fineness mark (18K), in addition to the Italian town and maker's mark for Alessandria (237 AL).
This impressive gemstone rabbit brooch in gold is supplied with an independent gemstone grading report card.
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ConditionThis vintage gemstone rabbit brooch in gold is excellent quality, set with an impressive quartz displaying fine colour and presence.
The impressive ruby displays fine colour and brilliance, and the turquoise bears fine colour.
This turquoise brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the reverse of the setting.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage turquoise jewellery
Quartz QualityColour Dyed
Cut Cabochon
Content 8.25 carats
Turquoise QualityCut Cabochon
Content 0.15 carat
Ruby QualityCut Round Faceted
Content 0.08 carat
DimensionsLength of setting3.2cm/1.26"
Width of setting 3.2cm/1.26"
Across pin 2.7cm/1.06"
Height of setting9.27mm/0.36'
Weight10.17 grams
Date: Circa 1980
Origin: Alessandria, Italy