Antique Enamel Cherub Brooch of 18k Gold

An antique brooch (circa 1875-1910) featuring a charming enamel cherub holding a garland of ten rose-cut diamond florets above an etching with a rose cut diamond sun rising over the sea, all mounted within an elegant 18K gold lyre-like form. The cherub motif, long associated with love, innocence, and affection, lends the jewel a distinctly romantic and sentimental character, while the lyre-inspired design adds a graceful classical influence. The combination of colorful enamel, softly scintillating rose-cut diamonds, and warm gold is particularly evocative of the sentimental jewelry tradition of the late nineteenth century.

The brooch measures approximately 1.3 inches by 1.1 inches wide and weighs 5.36 grams. It remains in great antique condition.

Gemstone identification has been confirmed using Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive analytical technique that provides a precise chemical fingerprint of the diamonds. Metal authenticity has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing, confirming 18K gold construction.

A delightful example of antique jewelry, this brooch combines romantic symbolism with the elegant musical form of the lyre in a beautifully composed jewel.