Three Colour Gold & Turquoise Regency Dove Brooch

The quality of this brooch is fabulous. The gold has been applied in three colours and the use of turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms.  In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. highlights the workmanship. It was made circa 1820.