Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel Garnets were the most desirable

Garnets were the most desirable gem of their day

Each one features a ram's head carved from lava and with three gold drops

The intaglio is carved into a domed carnelian cabochon which dates from the 1st Century AD - it's been set into a 15k gold Victorian ring mount

White Diamonds

Width at head: 6

Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch spinel Garnets were the most desirableDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An adorable antique lizard brooch studded with rose and old mine cut diamonds and with ruby eyes. It was made in the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, with finely detailed features particularly the face, feet, and tail. Modelled in 9 karat gold with silver settings. STONES Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 8 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 7. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver CONDITION