Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel Garnets were the most desirable

Garnets were the most desirable gem of their day

14k gold marks

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

Width at head: 6

Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel Garnets were the most desirableDATE: 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