14k gold envelope-shaped mourning medallion brooch with diamonds and pearls
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Like a love letter to a departed soul, this delicate piece appears as an envelope that folds over a pearl-adorned arrow and is sealed with a forget-me-not flower. Circa 1870, this brooch from the early Victorian era is made of 14k gold with a beautiful matte finish. The forget-me-not, a sentimental image often present in mourning jewelry, is composed of a chrysoberyl cat's eye surrounded by six old-cut natural diamonds, grain-set in the petals. The whimsical arrow is inlaid with eight pearls, which contrast nicely with the matte gold. On the back of the brooch, a portrait of a woman is held in an oval frame. She wears her hair braided, wears beautiful jewelry, and was clearly very loved by the original owner.
The blue-gray cat's eye displays a beautiful chatoyancy that shimmers with movement. Chatoyancy is an optical phenomenon observed in certain stones, caused by light reflecting off parallel needle-like elements within the stone, creating the "cat's eye" effect. Additionally, chrysoberyl shows a feature called adularescence, a milky sheen or a diffuse light that seems to come from beneath the surface of the stone. The effect is attributed to layers of orthoclase and albite that reflect and scatter the light.
Dimensions: 2” x 3/4”. Weight: 10 g. Chrysoberyl: 3.25 mm. Six old-cut natural diamonds: 2.25 mm, for a total of 0.15 carat. Natural pearls: 2.75 to 1 mm. Piece not hallmarked.
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