Engraved Garnet Gold Filled Brooch / Victorian Engraved Floral Brooch / Foil Backed Garnet Brooch Turquoise_ring Rubies have been valued as

Rubies have been valued as talismans

Sparkling and fiery

This painting had originally been discovered in a junk shop by Friar Alberto

It is stamped with the manufacturer's trademark (unknown maker) and 1

it has a detachable drop in onyx and seed pearls

Engraved Garnet Gold Filled Brooch / Victorian Engraved Floral Brooch / Foil Backed Garnet Brooch Turquoise_ring Rubies have been valued asDuring the Victorian era garnets were extremely fashionable. This beautiful brooch is a gold filled brooch that has been engraved with a lovely floral pattern and leaves. In the centre is a foil backed red garnet. The foil backing makes the garnet appear that it is glowing from within. Foil backing (or foiling) is a gemstone surface enhancement technique where a thin sheet of metal is placed behind the gemstone in order to reflect more light back into