An Antique Russian Demantoid Garnet Crescent Brooch / Pin

made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908

The pink 14K gold brooch is pavé-set with 31 sparkling circular-cut green Uralian demantoids with an approximate total weight of 2.05 carats.

Width 1 3/8 in. (3,5 cm)

The demantoid garnet was first discovered in Russia’s Ural mountains in 1853. Today the production is very limited to just a few jewelry quality stones a year. Although demantoid is now found in other parts of the world as well, Russian demantoid garnets are considered to be the finest and the rarest.

The color of demantoids varies from dark emerald to light yellowish apple green. Lighter demantoids display substantially greater fire than darker ones.

Marked on the pin, pin guard and frame with Moscow assay stamp with initials of assayer Ivan Lebedkin, 56 zolotniks gold standard (14K – 583), workmaster’s initials ‘ ВЗ’.