Antique oval portrait brooch in 14-carat yellow gold, rubies, and diamonds
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This antique brooch is much more than a piece of jewelry: it bears witness to closeness, attachment, and family love. At its center is a finely crafted portrait of two children, surrounded by rubies and diamonds.
The combination of the miniature, the oval shape, and the precious stone setting points to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At that time, portrait brooches were highly prized keepsake jewels, often worn as a sign of family bond, love, or remembrance.
The image depicts two children and appears to be executed in fine miniature, possibly on porcelain or glass. These representations were created with great care and conveyed a mark of esteem and emotional closeness. The delicacy of the execution and the softness of the colors suggest high-quality craftsmanship.
Made of 14-carat yellow gold (585), the brooch is set with 19 rubies and 19 diamonds. The rubies total approximately 1.9 ct and provide a warm presence. The diamonds, weighing a total of about 0.19 ct, add luminous accents and frame the portrait with elegance.
The brooch is in very good condition, consistent with its age. The setting, pin mechanism, and stones are well preserved. The miniature displays a beautiful patina that highlights the historical character of the jewel. The brooch has been inspected by a professional and carefully cleaned.
Thanks to its balanced proportions and emotional center, the brooch is expressive without being ostentatious. It can be worn on the lapel, on a dress, or as a collector's piece.
- Shape: oval (3.0 x 2.5 cm)
- Weight: approx. 8.16 g
- Material: 14-carat yellow gold (585)
- Stones: 19 rubies (total approx. 1.9 ct); 19 diamonds (total approx. 0.19 ct)
- Motif: miniature portrait of two children
Portrait brooches were created to preserve a memory, often in remembrance of loved ones or as a sign of family attachment. Combined with rubies and diamonds, this jewel evokes love, origin, and memory.
The brooch comes with a jewelry passport documenting all known details. A return or exchange is possible under the applicable conditions.
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