Turn-of-the-century grandeur in its most collectible form. This large horseshoe brooch dates to circa 1900 and is crafted in platinum, weighing a substantial 18.4 grams with impressive scale at 58 × 52 mm. Set throughout with approximately 11.3 carats totalweight of old mine cut diamonds, the stones display the broad facets, soft geometry, and deep, candlelit fire that define true early diamonds.
Graded approximately H–J in color and VS–SI in clarity, the diamonds are lively and dimensional, each one contributing to the rich, textured surface that only hand-cut stones from this period can achieve. The horseshoe motif—long associated with luck and protection—was especially favored at the turn of the 20th century, making this both a symbolic and striking jewel.
A powerful example of circa-1900 diamond work: bold, and luxurious.
