Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Demantoid And Diamond ‘Salamander’ Brooch Circa 1880-90 9mm or approximately 6

9mm or approximately 6

Crafted from 14ct yellow gold these sweet and very pretty earrings are designed with post fittings with fancy backings for pierced ears

Tanzanite under loupe magnifications shows some minor softening to the facets however she is eye clean

pierced and finely crafted and features tapered shoulders also in Palladium which then exited to the half round shank in 18ct yellow gold

Heavy at 5

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Demantoid And Diamond ‘Salamander’ Brooch Circa 1880-90 9mm or approximately 6Please note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated. Demantoid is a rare, attractive green variety of andradite garnet well known to gemstone collectors. The rich green colour is derived from trace amounts of chromium. Demantoid was discovered in Russia in 1868 during the reign of Alexander 11. Much of the finer material still comes from the Ural Mountains. It was held in such high regard that it became the gemstone of choice in many