Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel and heavy ornamentation - it

and heavy ornamentation - it took jewellery makers in the Victorian era decades to re-learn these long forgotten ancient techniques

White Diamonds

Each one features a ram's head carved from lava and with three gold drops

A sweet 18th Century Posy ring engraved with the words "In Christ and Thee My Comfort Bee"

Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel and heavy ornamentation - itDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An adorable antique lizard brooch studded with rose and old mine cut diamonds and with ruby eyes. It was made in the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, with finely detailed features particularly the face, feet, and tail. Modelled in 9 karat gold with silver settings. STONES Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 8 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 7. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver CONDITION