Victorian Diamond Salamander Brooch
Reference: CAX380
A perfect Victorian diamond salamander brooch. The salamander head is set with an old mine cut, cushion-shaped diamond and all the rest of the diamonds are rose cuts. With a total of 3.8 carats of diamonds. The eyes are cabochon rubies and he has a short forked tongue. Salamanders have been used in jewellery to symbolise passionate love, immortality, rebirth and luck. In classical antiquity, Salamanders were thought to be able to survive fire so Victorians adopted them to represent romantic courtship. This piece is set in silver and 18ct gold circa and has a French eagle head mark for 18ct on the pin. Crica 1870.
Measurements: 7.5cm x 2.6cm
Era:
Victorian 1837-1901
Condition:
Very Good
Materials:
Main Stones: • Diamond
• Silver • Gold
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ABOUT THE ERA
Victorian Era Jewellery
Jewellery in the Victorian era (1837–1901), named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, is notable for its diversity and reflection of the period's social, cultural, and technological changes.
This era can be divided into three distinct periods: the Early Victorian or Romantic period, the Mid-Victorian or Grand period, and the Late Victorian or Aesthetic period. Each phase had its own unique characteristics and influences on jewellery design.
