Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Demantoid And Diamond ‘Salamander’ Brooch Circa 1880-90 Tanzanite under loupe magnifications shows

Tanzanite under loupe magnifications shows some minor softening to the facets however she is eye clean

9mm or approximately 6

Crafted as large hoops measuring 4

Heavy at 5

57 years old

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Demantoid And Diamond ‘Salamander’ Brooch Circa 1880-90 Tanzanite under loupe magnifications showsPlease note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated. Demantoid is a rare, attractive green variety of andradite garnet well known to gemstone collectors. The rich green colour is derived from trace amounts of chromium. Demantoid was discovered in Russia in 1868 during the reign of Alexander 11. Much of the finer material still comes from the Ural Mountains. It was held in such high regard that it became the gemstone of choice in many