Mid to Late Victorian Era 14K Yellow Gold 800 Silver Diamond and Quartz Brooch

Item Details

A mid-to-late Victorian era 14K yellow gold and 800 silver diamond and quartz brooch from Vienna, Austria. This brooch features a 14K yellow gold, bezel set frosted quartz cabochon with diamond accents set in 800 silver that lead to the trombone catch and base metal stem pin. This piece has hallmarks indicative of being made in Vienna, Austria with a dog’s head indicating 800 silver purity (1867 – 1922), letter A, and partial numbers.

Era: Mid-to-Late Victorian
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and 800 Silver
Brooch or Pin Closure Type: Trombone
Hallmarks: Austrian Dog Assay Mark
Total Weight: 4.40 dwt

CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Frosted Quartz
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Dimensions: 38.00 mm x 15.00 mm

SIDE DIAMONDS
Count: 17
Shape: Rose Cut
Color Grade: H – I
Clarity Grade: I1 – I2
Dimensions: 1.00 mm – 2.00 mm
Carat Weight: 0.10 ctw

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist (CINCDU).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- pin stem is base metal.
- minor markings throughout.

Dimensions

- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 4.40 dwt.

Item #

17NYC101-504