Mid Victorian Rose Diamond Giardinetti Brooch acrostic may have been converted from

may have been converted from a brooch in the distant past

with elegant split shoulders and a stylised flower motif

dating from the mid Victorian period

41ct Natural Aquamarine (emerald cut)

The ruby has a chip on the girdle at the top

Mid Victorian Rose Diamond Giardinetti Brooch acrostic may have been converted fromDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An elegant and beautifully crafted diamond giardinetti brooch dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. It's formed as a rose stem featuring rose cut diamond set leaves and flowers scalloped prong mounts forming the flower petals. Crafted in 15k gold with silver settings. STONES Rose cut diamonds MEASUREMENTS 5. 7 x 2. 8cm WEIGHT 14. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver CONDITION Very good, the brooch