Victorian Diamond & Demantoid Garnet "Sun in Splendour" Brooch collars The birds have ruby cabochon

The birds have ruby cabochon eyes

The piece has been crafted as stylized snakes

Behind a glass panel are three forget-me-not flowers

Converted from a pendant

Victorian Diamond & Demantoid Garnet "Sun in Splendour" Brooch collars The birds have ruby cabochonDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 To continue the celestial theme A beautiful antique "Sun in Splendour" brooch dating from the late Victorian period. It's set with old mine cut diamonds, and a ring of green (demantoid) garnets around the central stone. Particularly fine quality, made in England by hand in the 1890s. STONES Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Demantoid Garnets MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 2. 2cm WEIGHT 5. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver