Brooch with gemstones and pearls, 1899, Helsinki

Magnificent over 125-year-old brooch handmade by Finnish jeweller Otto Roland Mellin. The brooch is set with natural pearls, garnets and diamonds. No reserve price

Jewellery:

Gross weight: 8.6 g

Fineness: 750/18k

(XRF-tested)

Hallmarks: R.M, Finnish assay mark, 750, S4, one mark unclear — likely Helsinki town mark

Size:

Width: approx. 40 mm

Height: approx. 25.7 mm

Condition: Very good, slight patina and wear. We have not restored the piece to preserve its originality.

Pearls: 25 genuine pearls (cultured pearls were not yet used at that time)

Gemstones: 6 garnets

Weight: Calculated total weight approx. 1.8 ct

Cut: Mixed round cut, approx. Good - Fair

Quality: General commercial grade

Diamonds: 5 pcs

Weight: -

Clarity: approx. SI, eye-clean

Colour: approx. nearly colourless; precise grading not possible due to setting and cut.

Cut: Rose cut

Included:

Jewellery

Certificate of authenticity prepared by our expert

Jewellery presentation box

Jewellery gift pouch

The piece has been inspected by a certified diamond grader/jewellery expert working with our company. All gemstones we sell have been tested and confirmed natural. You may buy with confidence. Contact us to request a video of the item. All items have a 14-day right of return; see our other listings!