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20th Lancers Gold and Diamond Sweetheart Brooch
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Reference: S1795
Period: George V
Year: Circa 1921
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Price: $ 980.00
Weight: 5 grams
Dimensions: 3.5 cm height
Condition: Excellent, all enamel perfect, no chips. Clasp in full working order. All diamonds in place.
Description: A 20th Lancers Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Enamel sweetheart brooch. The brooch features the traditional crossed lances with flying pennons, with Royal crown above, LANCERS scroll below and XX in the centre, denoting the regiment as 20th Lancers. The brooch is 15 carat gold, the 2 X's are platinum set with 18 diamonds, all are present. The crown has red enamel, the pennons red and white enamel, and LANCERS blue enamel, all enamel is perfect. The brooch is hallmarked "15 ct & PT.", indicating 15 carat gold and platinum, which was often used in English jewellery from circa 1890 until 1932. Platinum use in jewellery became popular in Edwardian times, 15 carat gold was used between 1854 and 1932, when it was replaced by 14 carat gold. The 20th Lancers was a regiment of the British Indian Army, which saw service between 1921 and 1937. Today both India and Pakistan have a 20th Lancers regiment. This brooch is accompanied by a valuation certificate from Gemlab confirming authenticity of diamonds and that the brooch is 15 carat gold.
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20th lancers gold diamond platinum sweetheart brooch
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20th lancers, gold diamond, platinum, enamel
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20th lancers sweetheart brooch - back
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15 ct & PT. - 15 CARAT GOLD AND PLATINUM
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20th lancers indian regiment - scale
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