Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold hunchback pendant A wonderful antique cigar band

A wonderful antique cigar band (circa 1890-1910) with a deeply chased leaf design

Its gold content and craftsmanship have been professionally verified through X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis and jeweler’s acid testing

The metal content has been verified using XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing

Its gold content has been professionally verified through traditional jeweler’s acid testing

Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold hunchback pendant A wonderful antique cigar bandThis antique brooch (circa 18901900) features a finely detailed spider poised on a platinum topped 14k gold bar. The body is composed of a vivid 0. 58ct sapphire and a glittering 0. 30ct old mine cut champagne colored diamond, accented by two tiny ruby eyes that bring the creature to life. Spiders were a popular motif in late Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, symbolizing creativity, patience, and good fortune. The brooch measures 1 inch by 2. 7 inches