Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Pearl Onyx Mourning Brooch Pin c1880 Heavy 10g

Genuine Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Pearl Onyx Mourning Brooch Pin

Hello there and welcome (kroeso) to my wee store.

I sell online in high-end shops and websites and pre-Covid used to attend trade fairs around the globe.  I have a huge stock of "bargain basement" items which were great at fairs for inexpensive extras.  I also have a massive stock of highly valuable and collectable items never seen before on the internet.

I find it heart-breaking that brooches such as this no longer seem to have the appeal they once did as they are one of the most versatile pieces of jewellery you could have.
Mourning brooches are just so Victorian but are some of the best made items you will ever find because they meant so much.  Most were handmade by the "family jeweller" and as such are unique.
I have slashed the prices on my mourning brooches due to their decline in popularity but be assured that when this changes the prices WILL shoot up.

ABOUT THIS BROOCH
Constructed from solid 15ct yellow gold (625 parts per 1000)
Fully maker assay marked old style UK.  X-ray tested.
Dates to latter end of the 19th Century (c1880s)
The style is classic Victorian, of very sturdy construction and all the gems are securely set.
Gemstones: Natural rose cut central diamond surrounded by seed pearls and all set in a starburst setting on a panel of black onyx.
There is a vacant locket compartment to the rear which has never been used.
Fastens with a gold hinged pin and C hook clasp - all in good order.
Condition is excellent, especially considering its age.

Length is 43.5mm.
Width is 17 mm.
It sits 14.2 mm proud.
Weight is 10 grams (rounded up to nearest)

You would expect to pay between £2,000 and £3,500 for a brooch like this at a fancy antique shop, depending on your ability to hunt down a bargain.

Fully insured and tracked postage MUST be purchased with this brooch.

CONDITION REPORT
Many of my brooches are VERY old and have some signs of this.  I ensure they are fully operational and can be worn from arrival but I do not like polishing them to "as new" because I feel this detracts from their history.  I will consider doing so, for a small fee, if you ask nicely ;-)

I guarantee all items to be as described and will accept a return on anything you are not happy with.
Please contact me directly via messaging should you wish to do this.