Antique Ducal Horn Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds on Yellow Gold dormeuse diamant platine The red spinel rivals the

The red spinel rivals the ruby so much so that they have often been confused: sDid you know that Prince Edward's "ruby" which adorns the crown of England is in fact

French chemist Auguste Verneuil developed the first process in 1902

18kt rose gold and silver garter ring (hallmarks: owl and swan) set with a daisy of rose-cut diamonds mounted on paillon

It is also the birthstone of the month of August

clarity estimated from VS to SI

Antique Ducal Horn Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds on Yellow Gold dormeuse diamant platine The red spinel rivals theRare broche en or jaune 18Kt filigran (poinon: hibou) reprsentant une corne ducale (la coiffe porte par les doges de Venise) sertie de diamants et de rubis taills en table. Travail du XIXe sicle, probablement italien, de Venise. Poids brut: 5,80 g Longueur: 2,90 cm Hauteur: 2,60 cm tat: lgre oxydation et micro rayures sur les parties or, et lgres grisures et chocs sur les pierres, manque d'une petite boule en or sur le ct, voir photos. En dialecte