1.25ct Diamond and 9ct Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

This exceptional and rare antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a silver setting.

This antique diamond brooch is modelled in the form of a mandolin.

The body of the mandolin is embellished with thirty-six pavé set Dutch cut diamonds.

The stringed musical instrument is further ornamented with a yellow gold headstock, neck/fret band and strings.

The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening with the additional security of a fine link safety chain.

This antique 1890s brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.

The brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9ct gold and silver.

This exceptional brooch is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This Victorian diamond mandolin brooch is a whimsical and refined gift, perfect for music lovers, musicians, antique jewellery collectors or as a romantic gesture imbued with artistic elegance.

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Date: Circa 1890

This original antique brooch is exceptional quality, set with impressive diamonds displaying a fine white colour and brilliance; as often the case with smaller Dutch cut diamonds they bear a lower clarity grade of P1/P2, however, they create an aesthetically pleasing antique appearance.

The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and silver and in exceptional condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique diamond jewellery/estate jewelry.

Colour (average grades) G/H

Clarity (average grades) P1/P2

Cut Dutch

Content 1.25 carats

Number of Diamonds

36

Length of setting 4.7cm/1.85"

Width of setting 1.42cm/0.56"

Across pin 3.2cm/1.26"

Height of setting 7.32mm/0.29"

7.33 grams