Late Victorian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch hessonite garnet when the Prussian royal family

when the Prussian royal family encouraged people to trade in their gold and silver jewellery to help fund the war effort (against Napoleon)

A cute antique novelty pendant modelled as a jester

The inscription to the inner band reads "Reading this wish me a kiss" - such a lovely sentiment for a betrothal ring

It's surrounded by a cluster of brilliant cut diamonds

and set with a colourful array of gemstones

Late Victorian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch hessonite garnet when the Prussian royal familyDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A stunning late Victorian diamond star brooch dating from the turn of the (20th) Century. It's set with 4. 75 carats of icy old mine cut diamonds, mounted in beautifully worked platinum settings with fine millegrain detailing to the edges. The quality is exceptional, with an 18k gold back and a superb collection of stones. STONES Old Mine Cut Diamonds total carat weight approx. 4. 75ct MEASUREMENTS 3. 5 x 3. 2cm WEIGHT 8. 1g