Description: Double Griffin Head Brooch 22K Gold Milligrain over 14K Gold Victorian Brooch 22K Gold Victorian Etruscan Brooch Double Griffin Head Ruby Eyes Offered for your consideration, a beautiful and unique artisan solid gold double griffin head brooch with a round hoop with dangling ball and cabochon ruby eyes. Made with meticulous attention to detail, this one-of-a-kind piece showcases exquisite 22K gold milligrain work over a solid 14K gold, highly detailed form. The t-bar pin is solid 10K gold and closes securely. If you love antique jewelry, this griffin head brooch represents a fabulous, unique and rare period piece made by an expert craftsman. This brooch is estimated to be from the Victorian time period. A truly fabulous, unique and rare period piece, this double griffin head brooch would make an outstanding pendant conversion Of note on this piece is the latch assembly appears to have been replaced at some point in time. In addition, there is a damaged area on the reverse in the lower portion of the round loop with denting and losses to the 22k gold milligrain as can be seen in the photographs. This piece has been reviewed and tested by Multiple Parties to include eBay’s authentication department. Testing included use of a Niton XL2 XRF Metal Analyzer and confirmed to be approx. 21.7 Karats over approx. 13K gold with the pin back reading approx. 9.1K gold, all within the requirement found under the U.S. National Gold and Silver Marking Act for 22K gold, 14K gold and 10K gold. Feel free to reach out for additional photographs or to ask any questions. Please do review all of the photographs as they are of the actual item you are buying. Size: Approx 1 3/4" wide x 1 3/8" high Weight: Approx 11.3 grams all inclusive Hallmarks: None noted acid tested and Niton XRF tested Main Stone: Cabochon natural ruby eyes approx 1.5mm bezel set Secondary Stone: None Notable: Unpolished. Shows age acceptable wear. Damaged area on lower back ring as pictured. Please do check out my other items as I am happy to consolidate shipping! This item condition is overall very good condition front view - fair condition back view due to the damaged areas of the lower ring. This item will be shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, Fully Insured and a signature and photo ID of the named buyer will be required at delivery. IVL - SDB
Price: 5175 USD
Location: Glade Valley, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-09-10T18:03:53.000Z
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Brand: Handmade Studio
Type: Brooch
Color: Gold
Main Stone Color: Pink
Main Stone: Ruby
Metal: Yellow Gold
Metal Purity: 14k
Theme: Birds, Fairytale & Fantasy, Nature
Original/Reproduction: Original
Antique: Yes
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Handmade: Yes