Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch horseshoe lavishly adorned with vivid pink

lavishly adorned with vivid pink tourmalines

A sublime antique round locket with a single diamond in an exaggerated star setting

began in the late 18th Century when the Prince of Wales (soon to be Georgian IV of England) fell in love with Maria Fitzherbert

The base remains uncarved

Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch horseshoe lavishly adorned with vivid pinkDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible antique brooch fashioned as two birds and a nest full of eggs. The quality is exceptional, crafted in 15 karat gold, with excellent attention to detail. The birds have ruby cabochon eyes, and the eggs are each finished in a different colour of enamel. It dates from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 5 x 1. 3cm WEIGHT 3. 1g MARKS Stamped 15ct CONDITION Very good