A very pretty and dainty late Victorian 18 karat gold, pearl and old cut diamond heart affixed to a red enamel bow set as a brooch, made circa 1880. Comprising a split pearl and diamond centre cluster with twelve Old Cut diamonds, an enamel bow on the top of this motif and ‘ribbon’ completing the design of this dainty antique brooch. 
 
This is a fine example of a love token of the period with diamonds ‘forever’, red enamel for passion with the pearl reinforcing the connection of Venus (from the sea). The bow is significant as a knot that cannot be untied so also ‘forever’. This would make a superb Ruby wedding gift.  
 
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MEASUREMENT – 35mm L x 15mm H 
 
MATERIALS – 18 Karat yellow gold/Diamonds/Pearl/Enamel 
 
DIAMONDS 
 
CARAT WEIGHT – 12 diamonds estimated 0.35 carat total weight 
COLOUR – H-I 
CUT – Old Mine Cut 
CLARITY – SI 
 
PEARL – 3.5mm diameter pearl, whiteish creamy blue colour
 
WEIGHT - 4.6 g
 
HALLMARK – None, (but tested as 18K with a touchstone) 
 
CONDITION -  The brooch is in excellent condition, all the stones are securely set, with a few minor     superficial scratches to the surface of the gold. There is a very tiny part of the red enamel missing from the brooch but this doesn't detract from the attractiveness of this antique jewel. The pin is firm and fastens well with a safety catch in place. In very good order considering the age of the piece.