"Child & Child" Edwardian 12ct Gold Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Brooch, 6.13ct
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An incredibly rare Edwardian 12ct Gold lucky four-leaf clover brooch, from renowned English jewellers "Child & Child". Featuring four gleaming Amethyst petals, each boasting a splendid iris purple hue and totaling 6.13ct, she is also embellished with dainty lustrous champagne Pearls!
Working during the years 1880-1916, "Child & Child" were beloved for their Art Nouveau and Edwardian era jewellery. The most recognisable symbol of luck, the four-leaf clover is the one motif you don't want missing from your collection! Complete with richly saturated Gold settings, she is an effortlessly luxurious jewel.
Item Details:
ERA: Edwardian (1901-1909).
MEASUREMENTS: Brooch is 27mm long x 23mm wide (at widest point).
4 x Amethyst petals graduate from 6mm long x 5.5mm wide, to 9.5mm long x 8.5mm wide.
Total Amethyst weight approx. 6.13ct.
Pearls graduate from 1.3mm to 2.5mm wide.
Weight: 6.7g.
MATERIALS: Tests as 12ct Gold throughout, Amethyst, Pearl.
STAMPS & HALLMARKS: Stamped with the renowned English maker Child & Child. Faded maker's mark of a daisy flower on the back of the brooch.
PACKAGING: Your order will be gift wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.
Condition:
VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT. This Edwardian 12ct Gold lucky four-leaf clover brooch is in wonderful condition throughout. Each Amethyst is securely set and has retained its faceted petal shape beautifully over the years, each free from chips, scratches and other damage to note. The luminous Pearls are all securely set and also free from damage, pairing delightfully with the purple and Gold hues. There is some very light wear to the Gold, but this is commensurate with age. All in all, a unique Edwardian brooch with plenty of antique charm.