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Victorian Rose Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Caduceus Brooch

36K
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Written by Olly Gerrish

The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around a winged staff.  It is often mistakenly used as a symbol of medicine. The two snake caduceus design has ancient  associations with trade, eloquence, trickery, and negotiation. An association of the caduceus with medicine has occurred through the ages, where it was sometimes associated with alchemy and wisdom. This brooch is beautifully made and set with three oval sapphires, one ruby and four rose diamonds. It was made circa 1880-1900.

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Item Number:
36K
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 5.5 cm
Width at widest point 1.8 cm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 70 points
Sapphires 15 points total weight
Ruby 20 points
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
8 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 15ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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