French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Gem-Set Bar Brooch Trio feed-gender-unisex Before retiring in 1968

Before retiring in 1968

yet they would work just as well for today's whirl of parties

Elizabeth Taylor

hallmarked in London in 2014

or as a meaningful heirloom gift

French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Gem-Set Bar Brooch Trio feed-gender-unisex Before retiring in 1968A striking French trio of early 20th century bar brooches, dating to circa 19001910. Two are set in 18ct gold with rubies and vivid green demantoid garnets, while the third is set in platinum with diamonds. Demantoid garnet is one of the rarest and most sought after varieties of garnet. First discovered in Russias Ural Mountains in 1868, it was celebrated for its remarkable brilliance and fire, with the name demantoid meaning diamond like. Together,