VICTORIAN 1890 GIA Bar Brooch In 14Kt Gold With 15.78 mm Natural Pearl & Diamonds
An antique Victorian brooch with natural pearl
This is a beautiful bar brooch created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1890-1900. The elegant brooch has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with polished finish and is fitted with a hinged horizontal pin bar and a trombone security lock. This brooch is embellished with one magnificent natural saltwater pearl of 15.73 mm and four gorgeous white colorless European cut diamonds.
Natural Saltwater Pearls
They are some of the world's most highly valued and rarest types of pearls. They are formed inside oysters or other mollusks that live in the ocean, and they develop over many years as the mollusk deposits layers of nacre around an irritant such as a piece of grit. Natural saltwater pearls are highly prized for their unique colors, shapes, and luster, which can vary depending on the type of mollusk that produced them and the conditions in which they formed. The rarity of natural saltwater pearls has made them highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs, and they are often used in high-end jewelry designs. However, the demand for natural saltwater pearls has led to overfishing and the depletion of oyster populations, which has made these pearls even more rare and more expensive in recent years. Today, most pearls on the market are cultured rather than natural, and they are produced by inserting a small bead or piece of tissue into an oyster or mussel to stimulate pearl growth.
The Victorian Jewelry
This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Country: London, England.
Period: Victorian, circa 1890-1900.
Pearl: Mount in the center in a drilled setting, with 1 natural saltwater light cream pearl of 15.78 mm. Please refer to the Gia pearl certificate included.
Diamonds: Mount in millegrain round bezels, with 4 calibrated European round cut diamonds, with an estimate combined weight of about 0.60 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Weight: 9.63 Grams, (6.17 Dwt).
Measurements: 57 mm by 15 mm by 15 mm (2.25 x 0.59 x 0.59 Inch).
Hallmarks: Unmarked as usual for Victorian jewelry but electronically tested for 14kt gold as follows, .585/.999 Au.
Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a GIA laboratory pearl report number 1232429871 and dated November 8 2024, stating is a natural saltwater pearl from the Pinctada mollusk species.
Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the five gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Collateral: This antique brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this antique Victorian brooch is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 5 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P122224MNNR/.1805
