Antique Victorian Coral Hand And Scimitar Brooch 18ct Gold Tourmaline

Antique Victorian Coral Hand And Scimitar Brooch 18ct Gold TourmalineAn intriguing antique brooch featuring an 18ct gold scimitar with a hand overlaid on top. The hand is carved skilfully from burnt orange coral and held in an ornate, rolled gold cuff which is beautifully detailed along with the hilt of the sword. Hands carved from coral have been worn in Italy for centuries as a protective amulet, believed to ward off evil spirits. The Scimitar has a more Middle Eastern design but may have been used to further

(Dated 1883)

A deep cherry pink almandine garnet is also crowned in the centre (approx

Fede rings take their name from the Latin “fides”

FACE MEASURES: Height 10mm x Width 10mm x Depth 3mm

The piece is inlaid with eleven polished Montrose agates which are found along the east coast of Scotland and are desired for their greyish-blue colouring and natural bands that are unique to this form of agate

Seed Pearls (2 x 2mm each)

It has a luxurious red wine hue and is held securely by a series of claws that lead into a robust 18ct gold band with deep grooves carved into the shoulders

Carnelian (11 x 14mm each)

white pearls around the outside

It’s in excellent condition and has windows within so two photographs of your loved ones can be stored within

The piece is all 18ct yellow gold with platinum tips around each stone

“Sid: 1884 – 1905”