Description & Technical information

The purplish toned red tourmaline bordered by twelve old round brilliant cut diamonds, black enamelled dot spaced border, the tapering square section shoulders inlaid with black enamel heart and bellflower motifs in strapwork borders, the gems claw set and mounted in gold, stamped '18K'.

Tourmaline 11.10 x 9.50 x 6.15mm
Weight: 11g

Date:  c.1890
Period:  late 19th century
Origin:  American
Medium: red tourmaline and diamond
Dimensions: 2 x 1.8 cm (0³/₄ x 0³/₄ inches)
Categories: Jewellery