Victorian 15K Gold And Turquoise Leaf Brooch Circa 1840 Stone_Sapphire Wear commensurate with age including

Wear commensurate with age including minor wear to pearl nacre on some stones

95 inches in length

Dimensions: Necklace measures 22 inches

Hallmarks: 12

it can also be strung with a chain to wear as a necklace

Victorian 15K Gold And Turquoise Leaf Brooch Circa 1840 Stone_Sapphire Wear commensurate with age includingThis magnificent antique brooch dates from the mid 19th century circa 1840 at the start of the Victorian fascination with designs drawn from nature. Carefully rendered in 15k yellow and green (an alloy of gold with additional silver to give it its "greenish" hue) it depicts a leaves, vines and "berries" (gorgeous blue turquoise cabochons) as if it were just pulled from the garden. In exceptional condition the authentic antique goldwork a true