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Edwardian Elephant Brooch set with Diamonds, Ruby & a Natural Pearl

549R
474 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

This is a wonderful and beautifully modelled brooch of an elephant that was made circa 1900-1910 and is most likely French. It has been set with rose cut diamonds in silver settings. He has a ruby eye and a gold tusk and his trunk is holding a natural pearl. The reverse is gold. Elephants hold significant meaning in many cultures and symbols of these majestic creatures have been depicted in mythology and religion for thousands of years. They represent strength and power. They also symbolise sensitivity, wisdom, stability, loyalty, intelligence, peace, reliability and determination, which are all seen in the animal’s nature when observed in the wild.

Ollys Pick

This is a rare and special brooch

Item Number
549R
Measurements
Height 1.8cm
Width 2.8cm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 1.00 carat
Date & Origin
Edwardian (1901-1914)
Possibly French
Provenance
Possibly French
Hallmarks

Unidentified mark on the trunk, possibly French

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
4 years ago
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