Victorian Pearl & Lapis Lazuli Lucky Horseshoe Brooch mourning ring when kissed

when kissed

A colourful collection of natural gemstones rest in fine collet settings

the outer stones are Vauxhall Glass

The main body is a beautifully hand-chased gold key

The intaglio is set in an 18k gold ring mount dating from the early 18th Century and featuring applied ropework detailing around the head

Victorian Pearl & Lapis Lazuli Lucky Horseshoe Brooch mourning ring when kissedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful Victorian horseshoe brooch set with two rows of gemstones: pearl outer and lapis lazuli inner. It dates from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Pearls & Lapis Lazuli MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 2. 2cm WEIGHT 4. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, one pearl is damaged