A stunning, fine and impressive antique shell, 0.72 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections

This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold.

The oval shaped frame is ornamented to the centre with a stunning shell cameo depicting a female figure in profile, facing the left.

The shell panel is framed with a scrolling border, incorporating forty-eight fine and impressive pavé set round faceted cut rubies, totalling 0.72ct.

The cardinal points of the brooch are embellished with three individually collet set Old European cut diamonds, completing the design.

This Victorian cameo brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening.

This antique ruby and diamond cameo brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold.

This stunning example of Victorian jewellery is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

Such brooches with this combination of gemstones are unusual to locate; this variation, in addition to the high graded diamonds, indicates the high quality of the piece.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

This antique brooch is excellent quality, set with a stunning shell cameo.

The impressive rubies display fine colour and brilliance.

The fine and impressive high colour graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

The brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine ruby and diamond cameo brooch.

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.72 carat

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) SI2

Cut Old European

Content 0.78 carat

Number of Diamonds

16

Length of setting3.6cm/1.42"

Width of setting 3.2cm/1.26"

Across pin 2.1cm/0.83"

Height of setting1.01cm/0.4"

8.29 grams

Date: Circa 1890