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Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant
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Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

19th century
Description

A magnificent Victorian ruby and diamond brooch pendant, dating to the Victorian period and accompanied by a gemmological report confirming natural, untreated rubies, and natural diamonds.

This beautifully crafted piece is designed as an elaborate radiating cluster, centred with a vivid ruby and surrounded by concentric layers of shimmering old cut diamonds. The design has a wonderful sense of movement and light, typical of the finest late Victorian jewellery.

The stones are set in silver to the front, enhancing the brilliance of the diamonds, with a gold reverse in the traditional manner of the period. The rubies display a rich purplish-red hue and, notably, the report confirms no evidence of treatment—an increasingly desirable quality.

Both elegant and versatile, the piece may be worn as either a brooch or a pendant. The brooch fitting is removable, allowing the piece to hang beautifully when worn as a pendant, and it is complete with a safety chain.

A truly eye-catching and collectible Victorian jewel, equally suited to wear or as part of a fine antique jewellery collection.

Victorian, circa 1880

Ruby and old cut diamond cluster design

Total ruby weight approx. 2.95 carats

Central ruby approx. 4.43 – 4.48mm

Surrounding rubies approx. 3.3 – 3.5mm

Total diamond weight approx. 2.00 carats

Old cut diamonds throughout

Approx. Colour H, Clarity SI

Silver front, 14ct gold reverse, 9ct gold pin

Diameter: approx. 3.5cm (1 3/8")

Weight: 14.25 grams

Convertible brooch and pendant

Removable brooch fitting for pendant wear

Safety chain attached

Gemmological report included

Natural diamonds

Natural untreated rubies

No evidence of treatment

Origin opinion: Thailand / Cambodia

Excellent condition

Supplied in presentation box

Our ref: 269

Please visit our website to view our full collection:

https://www.the-chelsea-bijouterie.com

Payment:

By Debit/ Credit Card, PayPal or Bank Transfer

Shipping:

We post worldwide free of charge

All items are sent fully insured, tracked and signed for.

Terms of Sale:

We are totally committed to customer satisfaction. We take great care to give accurate and detailed descriptions accompanied by high definition photos. If you are not entirely happy with your purchase we will gladly offer you a full refund. Please return within 14 days of receipt of your purchase.

About Us:

We have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in antiques and antique & designer jewellery. We are committed to giving exceptional customer service. The Chelsea Bijouterie aims to offer beautiful and interesting items at affordable prices.

Date of Manufacture

The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this Victorian Ruby Diamond Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243183
Dealers Internal Reference
269
Description
A magnificent Victorian ruby and diamond brooch pendant, dating to the Victorian period and accompanied by a gemmological report confirming natural, untreated rubies, and natural diamonds.
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This beautifully crafted piece is designed as an elaborate radiating cluster, centred with a vivid ruby and surrounded by concentric layers of shimmering old cut diamonds.
The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd

The design has a wonderful sense of movement and light, typical of the finest late Victorian jewellery.

fig 1. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 1. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

The stones are set in silver to the front, enhancing the brilliance of the diamonds, with a gold reverse in the traditional manner of the period. The rubies display a rich purplish-red hue and, notably, the report confirms no evidence of treatment—an increasingly desirable quality.

fig 2. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 2. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

Both elegant and versatile, the piece may be worn as either a brooch or a pendant. The brooch fitting is removable, allowing the piece to hang beautifully when worn as a pendant, and it is complete with a safety chain.

fig 3. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 3. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

A truly eye-catching and collectible Victorian jewel, equally suited to wear or as part of a fine antique jewellery collection.

Victorian, circa 1880

Ruby and old cut diamond cluster design

Total ruby weight approx. 2.95 carats

fig 4. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 4. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

Central ruby approx. 4.43 – 4.48mm

Surrounding rubies approx. 3.3 – 3.5mm

Total diamond weight approx. 2.00 carats

Old cut diamonds throughout

Approx. Colour H, Clarity SI

Silver front, 14ct gold reverse, 9ct gold pin

fig 5. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 5. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

Diameter: approx. 3.5cm (1 3/8")

Weight: 14.25 grams

Convertible brooch and pendant

Removable brooch fitting for pendant wear

Safety chain attached

Gemmological report included

Natural diamonds

Natural untreated rubies

fig 6. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 6. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

No evidence of treatment

Origin opinion: Thailand / Cambodia

Excellent condition

Supplied in presentation box

Our ref: 269

Please visit our website to view our full collection:

https://www.the-chelsea-bijouterie.com

fig 7. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 7. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

Payment:

By Debit/ Credit Card, PayPal or Bank Transfer

Shipping:

We post worldwide free of charge

All items are sent fully insured, tracked and signed for.

Terms of Sale:

We are totally committed to customer satisfaction. We take great care to give accurate and detailed descriptions accompanied by high definition photos. If you are not entirely happy with your purchase we will gladly offer you a full refund. Please return within 14 days of receipt of your purchase.

fig 8. A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
fig 8. Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

About Us:

We have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in antiques and antique & designer jewellery. We are committed to giving exceptional customer service. The Chelsea Bijouterie aims to offer beautiful and interesting items at affordable prices.

Date of Manufacture

The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this Victorian Ruby Diamond Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243183
Dealers Internal Ref
269
The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Archive I A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.

Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant

Archive II A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View IV
Archive V A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View V
Archive VI A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View VI
Archive VII A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View VIII
Archive IX A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View IX
Archive X A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View X
Archive XI A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds. View XI
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A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch with Gem Report Antique Pendant
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A circular Victorian brooch rendered in silver and gold, featuring a central round ruby surrounded by intricate diamond-set starburst openwork and an outer border of alternating rubies and diamonds.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Silver, Ruby, Diamond
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsStarburst design, openwork setting, cluster arrangement, claw settings

This Victorian brooch and pendant dates to the Victorian period and exhibits a circular, radiating cluster configuration. The piece consists of a central round purplish-red ruby enclosed by openwork silver metalwork inset with numerous old cut diamonds, complemented by alternating outer claw-set rubies and projecting diamond clusters. The silver front contrasts with a gold reverse and a removable pin mechanism with a safety chain. The metalwork displays starburst motifs and detailed openwork framing throughout the face. Measuring 3.5cm in diameter, the jewel is sized for wearable adornment. The item functions as an antique accessory for personal wear or as a display piece within a collection of fine antique jewellery.

FAQs

Victorian ruby and diamond jewellery typically features intricate openwork, cluster arrangements, and starburst motifs popular during the mid-to-late 19th century. These pieces often utilised silver-topped gold settings to maximize the brilliance of diamonds alongside rich red gemstones.

Craftsmen of the era commonly set diamonds in silver-fronted mountings with gold backs to prevent oxidisation from marking clothing. Rubies were selected for their saturated colour and were set in claw or grain mountings within complex pierced framework.

Authentic Victorian brooches usually feature period-specific construction details such as extended pin stems, C-clasps, silver-on-gold settings, and hand-cut stones like old mine or rose cuts. Gemmological reports confirm whether rubies are natural and untreated.

A Victorian brooch can be attached to the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened at the neckline of a blouse, or fitted with a converter to wear as a pendant necklace. It also serves as an accent on silk scarves or outer coat collars.

Clean antique gemstone jewellery gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners or harsh chemical dip treatments. Store the piece individually in a padded jewellery box to prevent surface contact with other items.
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