Antique Ruby and 1.63ct Diamond 9k and 14k Yellow Gold Bicycle Brooch Circa 1915

A stunning, fine and impressive rare antique 0.04 carat ruby, 1.63 carat diamond, 9 and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum and silver set bicycle brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive, rare antique diamond brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting, with a 14k yellow gold and platinum set motif. The elongated bar brooch is ornamented with a central collet set Old European round cut diamond, flanked to either side with 5 further diamonds. The navette shaped bar supports an articulating emblem of a bicycle, suspended via two yellow gold chains. The bicycle is embellished with a feature millegrain collet set 0.25ct Old European round cut diamond to the chain rings; the platinum bike chain bears rope twist decoration. The hub of each wheel is embellished with further collet set Old European round cut diamonds, with the wheels accented with fifty-four mine cut diamonds. The platinum and 14k yellow gold frame of the bicycle is embellished with a single collet set 0.04ct round faceted cut ruby, completing the design. This antique brooch secures to the reverse of the bar with a hinged pin and clasp. This stunning hand-crafted gemstone brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 and 14 karat gold, silver and platinum. This impressive gemstone bicycle brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card for the supporting stones. This antique diamond bicycle brooch is a rare and characterful novelty jewel, celebrated for its playful design and fine antique craftsmanship, making it appealing to collectors of unusual and sporting jewelry. It is particularly well suited to being worn as a conversation piece on a lapel, scarf or dress, where its intricate detail can be appreciated up close. Novelty brooches of this kind were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often reflecting hobbies, travel and the growing fascination with leisure pursuits such as cycling. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this diamond bike brooch. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.04 carat Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color J Clarity P1 Cut Old European Content 0.25 carat Dimensions 3.95mm (length) x 4.01mm (width) x 2.43mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) K Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old European/Mine Content 1.38 carats Total Diamond Content 1.63 carats Number of Diamonds 67 Dimensions Length of drop 3.6cm/1.42' Length of bar 4.8cm/1.89' Width of bar 6.26mm/0.25' Length of bike 3.2cm/1.26' Width of bike 1.8cm/0.71' Across pin 3.9cm/1.54' Height of setting 5.95mm/0.23' Weight 11.21 grams