A beautiful Victorian diamond key brooch with gorgeous antique detailing and a wonderful sentimental meaning. The elaborate openwork bow features two interlocking circular forms, beautifully set with rose cut diamonds, leading into a diamond-set collar and elongated shaft finished with a traditional three-tooth key bit. The combination of gold and silver gives the piece that classic antique contrast, with the diamonds set closely throughout the design.
Keys were particularly meaningful in Victorian jewelry, symbolizing love, trust and devotion, often representing the key to one’s heart. This is such a lovely example of that sentiment, with an unusual design and beautiful craftsmanship. The mix of rose cut and old mine cut diamonds adds wonderful character, with the antique stones catching the light across the entire key.
Crafted in gold and silver, set with approximately 0.80 carats of rose cut diamonds and an additional 0.15 carats of old mine cut diamonds, for a total estimated diamond weight of 0.95 carats. Measures approximately 36 × 16.5 mm and weighs 6.1 grams. A fabulous Victorian jewel combining beautiful antique diamond setting, intricate goldwork and the romantic symbolism of the period
