Victorian Fossilised Coral "Ivy Leaf" Brooch chain indicated by hallmarks

indicated by hallmarks

25ct Blue Sapphire (lab-grown)

Mannerism exaggerates such qualities

and the thorax is a ruby cabochon

Stamped 750 (for 18k gold)

Victorian Fossilised Coral "Ivy Leaf" Brooch chain indicated by hallmarksDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A remarkable antique brooch formed as an ivy leaf. It's set with a piece of fossilised coral, beautifully patterned with mottled blue grey and striking flecks of red the internal structure of the coral wonderfully preserved in fine detail. The brooch dates from the latter half of the 19th century which feels like a long time ago until you consider that the coral is in the region of 150 300 million years old. Modelled in