Antique 18K Gold Star-Set Diamond Brooch, c.1860 — Locket-Back, 13.9 g

A jewel of sentiment and restraint, this Victorian brooch (circa 1860) is modeled in richly toned 18-karat gold as a softly domed oval framed by crisp beaded borders. At the center, a star-engraved cartouche holds an old mine-cut diamond of approximately 0.15 carat, graded G colour and SI1 clarity—its warm, candlelit brilliance perfectly attuned to the period. The reverse reveals a glazed locket compartment, inviting the discreet inclusion of a miniature, lock of hair, or fabric swatch—an intimate hallmark of nineteenth-century adornment. Measuring approximately 1 5/8 by 1 1/4 inches and weighing 13.9 grams, the brooch offers the tactile pleasure of high-karat gold, combining elegant proportion with a narrative of memory and style.