Antique Victorian Gold Seal with 150 Rose Cut Diamonds, 31 Emeralds and Lapis Lazuli

A spectacular antique Victorian gold seal set with 150 rose cut diamonds, 31 emeralds and one lapis lazuli. Beautifully crafted from 18ct yellow gold circa 1840, this magnificent jewel-encrusted piece of history would make a marvellous addition to any collection.

Condition: very good condition

Country of origin: France

Period: ca. 1840

Material: 18ct yellow gold (touchstone tested)

Diamond(s): 150 rose cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

– All diamond weights, colour grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Also, all diamonds have been screened by the IJGC – lab (www.ijgc-worldwide.com)for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural!

Precious stones: 31 emeralds (most probably Brazilian) and one engraved lapis lazuli

– All colour stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Engraving: monogram B.V.(?)

Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18ct gold representing an eagle’s head that was in use in France from about 1838.

Dimensions: height 2,56 cm (1,01 inch)
Weight: 5,70 gram (3,67 dwt)