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Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Ruby 14 Karat Gold Antique Turtle Brooch

Designed as a stylized and dimensional turtle with a textured head, legs and tail
Featuring a domed shell bead set with demantoid garnets and pearls
Demantoid garnets are round cut and weigh approximately 0.58 carat total
Transparent bright medium yellowish green in color
Pearls are cream to grey in body color with moderate iridescence
Accented by an old European cut diamond bead set in head
Weighing approximately 0.06 carat - eye clean and bright
Accented by 1.5 mm ruby cabochon eyes
Transparent purplish red in color - flush set
Reverse belly is engraved with shell pattern
Completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure
With looped watch pin
Stamped for 14 karat gold
With maker's mark for Riker Brothers
Circa: 1905
Measures: 15/16 x 1 1/2 inches
Total weight: 9.6 grams
Stock Number: We-12447