Aquamarine & Old-Cut Diamond Bar Brooch

Curator’s Note: “A soft, clear blue aquamarine sits at the centre, with an old-cut diamond on each side. Each stone is held in a collar edged with tiny beads of metal, and the bar is light and slim. A little gold chain and safety pin keep it secure. It comes in its original case, with the name of a famous London store in gold on the lining.”

Story of the Period: In the Edwardian years, a fine bar brooch was pinned to a collar, a blouse or a scarf. Aquamarine was loved for its sea-blue colour, and diamonds were added on each side for sparkle. Jewels like this were often bought from the great London stores and given in a leather case.

Details:

N: 018/26

Era: Edwardian, c. 1900 to 1914

Material: Gold, with a white metal front (not tested) and a gold pin. No hallmarks seen.

Gemstones: 1 oval aquamarine, approx. 9 x 5mm, approx. 0.66ct. 2 old-cut diamonds, approx. 2.5 x 2mm each, approx. 0.15ct total. 

Length: 5.0cm

Weight: 3.01g, with the safety chainCondition: Very good. No chips, all stones secure.

Presentation: In its original fitted case from the Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd, 105 Victoria Street, Westminster

Provenance: Sourced in the United Kingdom

Gemstones are described from our own examination. Not laboratory tested; stones may be treated.

Ships to Hungary and the EU.

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