Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch chinese and would have been exchanged

and would have been exchanged as betrothal rings - each one personalised with a meaningful choice of verse

Coloured Paste Gemstones

Typically they would have been made up of musicians drawn from the ranks

Chalcedony

It's French made with a knife edge band

Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch chinese and would have been exchangedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible antique brooch fashioned as two birds and a nest full of eggs. The quality is exceptional, crafted in 15 karat gold, with excellent attention to detail. The birds have ruby cabochon eyes, and the eggs are each finished in a different colour of enamel. It dates from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 5 x 1. 3cm WEIGHT 3. 1g MARKS Stamped 15ct CONDITION Very good