Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Emerald, Topaz & Hand Painted Enamel Portrait Brooch

 Hand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration, such as our brooch. 

This Georgian portrait brooch could, in fact be a portrait of an actual lady, yet the stylization of the features suggests that it is an illustrative piece. A serene lady with a powdered coif wearing a gauzy lace collar tied with a bright blue bow gazes regally from within the frame, which is silver, backed in 18 karat yellow gold. Two strands of pearls encircle her neck, and one is draped across her brow. Ringed with rose cut diamonds and finished at the base with an emerald and a blue topaz drop, she will take a place of honor in your jewelry collection!

Details (approximate)

Dimensions: 1.75"

Weight: 10.7 grams

Materials: Gold, Silver, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Topaz, Hand Painted Enamel

Metal: 18K yellow gold, Silver

Marks: None

Condition: Very good Antique condition commensurate with age and wear.