Mid Victorian Pavé Turquoise Falcon Brooch shakudo The stones excellent quality

The stones excellent quality

The level of detail to the crown (front and back) is superb

An unusual antique locket fashioned as a gold orb

tests as pinchbeck

Rose cut Diamonds & Rubies

Mid Victorian Pavé Turquoise Falcon Brooch shakudo The stones excellent qualityDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A stunning mid Victorian bird brooch, seemingly some sort of falcon hawk raptor possibly a sparrowhawk or red kite? It's beautifully made, fully pav set with turquoise cabochons, and of 3D construction with feather detail and ruby eyes posed as if mantling its prey. Crafted in 9 karat gold with stones set in silver, it was hand made in England circa 1860 and features a loop allowing for wear as a pendant. STONES Turquoise &