Napoleon III 18K Gold, Diamond & Ruby Griffin Brooch/Necklace Slide
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1481753
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1481753
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A handsome griffin with back-stretched wings, a lion’s head and a curling serpent’s tail grasps an old mine cut diamond in this 19th century French brooch and necklace slide. Interestingly, the creature’s tongue is licking the diamond. The eye is set with a small faceted ruby. The back retains the original pin stem and a hinged clasp so the griffin can be attached to a chain. The hinged clasp is marked “Déposé” meaning the griffin was a patented design. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold. A bail could easily be added for wear as a pendant.
A handsome griffin with back-stretched wings, a lion’s head and a curling serpent’s tail grasps an old mine cut diamond in this 19th century French brooch and necklace slide. Interestingly, the creature’s tongue is licking the diamond. The eye is set with a small faceted ruby. The back retains the original pin stem and a hinged clasp so the griffin can be attached to a chain. The hinged clasp is marked “Déposé” meaning the griffin was a patented design. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold. A bail could easily be added for wear as a pendant.
- Origin: France, ca. 1880
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-1/2” x 3/4”
- Approximate Diamond Weight: .12 carat
- Weight: 4.7 grams
