Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Demantoid And Diamond ‘Salamander’ Brooch Circa 1880-90 and in almost pristine condition

and in almost pristine condition for its 107 or thereabouts years

Crafted as large hoops measuring 4

and  a set of cufflinks for the Duke

Crafted from 14ct yellow gold these sweet and very pretty earrings are designed with post fittings with fancy backings for pierced ears

57 years old

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Demantoid And Diamond ‘Salamander’ Brooch Circa 1880-90 and in almost pristine conditionPlease note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated. Demantoid is a rare, attractive green variety of andradite garnet well known to gemstone collectors. The rich green colour is derived from trace amounts of chromium. Demantoid was discovered in Russia in 1868 during the reign of Alexander 11. Much of the finer material still comes from the Ural Mountains. It was held in such high regard that it became the gemstone of choice in many