Vintage Ruby & Opal 18K Gold Flower Brooch Pin

This beautiful brooch was a gift from friends of my mother's (I believe they were from India) and was designed with18K yellow incised gold. A beautiful flower with the petals of incised gold, the flower of marquise cabochon opals with three layers of round cut rubies giving it a wonderful 3-dimensional look. The stem has four leaves two in gold and two decorated with prong set rubies.

It has18K stamped in the gold and a pin with a safety clasp. The long pin has a visible bend in it and one of the opals has a slight crack in it but otherwise it is in remarkable condition. Measurement: 2 1/2" long x 1 5/16" wide x 15/16 high.

Rubies: (16) 2.5mm, (14) 3mm, (1) 4mm approx. Opals: (7) 8mm long x 4mm wide approx. 3.5 ct total Total weight of brooch: 11.66 grams + or.

Calculated melt value is approx. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "dan_40165" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Ruby
• Secondary Stone: Opal
• Type: Brooch
• Metal Purity: 18k
• Base Metal: Gold
• Main Stone Color: Red
• Metal: Yellow Gold
• Total Carat Weight: 31 Rubies totaling approx. 3ct, 7 Marq opals 3.5ct approx
• Number of Gemstones: 38
• Main Stone: Ruby
• Vintage: Yes