DATE: Victorian, c.1900

A simply stunning, and really quite unusual, Giuliano brooch modelled as a spider on its web. The craftsmanship is (of course) exceptional, with a superb level or detail/realism. The two body segments are set with different cabochon gemstones: the head/thorax with a ruby and a citrine, and the abdomen with a star sapphire. It's crafted in 15k gold and silver, and dates from the turn of the 20th Century - offered in the original fitted presentation box.

STONES 

Star Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby

MEASUREMENTS 

2.8cm wide

Spider: 2.7 x 1.9cm

WEIGHT 

5.5g

MARKS 

Marks unclear - top of the C and G can be made out

CONDITION 

Very good, the citrine has a crack