Antique Diamond Mouse Brooch in Box Brilliant Eight rose cut diamonds

Eight rose cut diamonds

The back-to-front ear wires were replaced with gold shepherd's hooks

but with tightly packed whorls and groupings of engraved marks forming almost shell-like surfaces

mine and cushion cut

18k white gold and platinum

Antique Diamond Mouse Brooch in Box Brilliant Eight rose cut diamondsA rose diamond studded mouse balances atop a gold and pearl brooch creating an endearing jewel. Twenty four rose cut diamonds adorn the mouse including its ear and nose as well as at the front tip of the brooch. A ruby cabochon eye glints cherry red. Lustrous and white, a cultured pearl of 4 mm caps off one end. Cleverly designed, the mouse's tail in gold wraps three times around the straight section of the brooch. Dating to circa 1890, this loveable