Antique Victorian Tourmaline Ruby Spider Bar Brooch 15ct Gold

Details

A striking antique late-Victorian bar brooch modelled in 15ct gold with a fabulous spider on top, bejewelled with a rich pink ruby head (approx. 0.10ct) and a natural deep green cushion cut tourmaline abdomen (approx. 2ct).

Insect and Spider jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20^th Century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country and were decorated with colourful gemstones to enhance their beauty and value.

It’s a wonderful little antique treasure, featuring two mouth-watering gemstones and a long safety pin at the back to hold it securely.

WEIGHT: 6.7 grams 

MEASURES: Length 62mm x Width 2mm – Spider Height 20mm x Width 24mm x Depth 8mm 

METAL: 15ct Gold (Stamped) 

STONES: Tourmaline (7 x 8mm, approx. 2ct), Ruby (3 x 3mm, approx. 0.10ct) 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1900) 

MARKS: 15ct stamp

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 22-455 

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