Victorian Harlequin Brooch space age pointy fingers and toes

pointy fingers and toes

coming into common use towards the end of the 19th century when global production began to shift from the "old mines" in Brazil and India

dating from the turn of the 19th Century and featuring crescent moon motifs

crafted in 18 karat gold

1830 - Stone is early 20th Century

Victorian Harlequin Brooch space age pointy fingers and toesDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A fantastic antique brooch set with harlequin stones: a combination of pearl, opal, ruby, turquoise, white sapphire, amethyst and blue sapphire. Modelled in 15k yellow gold, with the stones resting in lovely claw mounts. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1890, with a buckle mechanism. STONES Pearl, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, White Sapphire, Amethyst and Blue Sapphire MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 2. 6cm WEIGHT 4. 6g MARKS No marks