This is a genuine Victorian Era antique brooch, hand fabricated in solid 14 karat yellow gold. The piece is all original with no evidence of repair or alteration.
The multi-color enamel is in very good condition (9.5 out of 10), and was hand-painted atop what appears to be a black onyx base. 14.3 grams (9.2 dwts). All gems and jewelry items have been evaluated inside our NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry AppraiserT, Scott Papper. Scott's professional designations include GIA Graduate Gemologist, NAJA Certified Master Appraiser, ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser, ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser, and AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist, to name only a handful. He is recognized as an expert and has provided testimony in multiple courts of law.In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and those within the trade, he assists with the valuation of jewelry and watches confiscated by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U. Please view all photos, description, and ask any questions before purchasing.