Victorian 18K miniature portrait brooch with diamonds emeralds and rubies

For sale a 19th-century brooch featuring a delicately hand-painted miniature portrait of a young lady, gracefully preserved under a glass cover. This piece captivates us with its use of pastel pink, white, and brown hues, intricately blended to evoke a sense of depth and dimensionality, while the gentle gaze of the subject adds an extra layer of softness.

What sets this brooch apart is its magnificent embellishment - a circular array of eight rose-cut diamonds, four rubies, and four emeralds, meticulously set in silver and then in 18K rose gold. These vivid colors of the gemstones not only enhance the brooch's elegance but also hint at its noble provenance, suggesting it was once cherished by a distinguished family.

As you admire this rare treasure, you are transported back in time with your own imagination, inviting you to ponder the identity and story of the young lady captured within. 

A testament to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty, this brooch is a precious heirloom that whispers secrets of a bygone era.

The brooch is stamped with two French’s eagle’s head hallmarks for 18K gold with a maker’s mark of “AS”

Measurements and Condition

In overall good antique condition with traces of use. Oxidation. 

Diameter: 37mm

Weight: 9.4g