Victorian 15ct Gold, Turquoise Blue Enamel, Natural Split Pearl & Rose Diamond Bow Brooch

A charming early VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold bow brooch with a locket suspended from the base. The gold has been finely etched and engraved with a central panel 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. blue enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. set with five naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls. The drop has matching enamel with a central star motif set with a natural split pearls and small rose diamonds. The reverse has a locket section. It is in it’s original case and was made circa 1850.