Description

A most eccentric antique sporting brooch, likely late Victorian or Edwardian (circa 1890-1910), and we can’t stop looking at it. It packs in every horse-racing motif of the day: old cut diamonds set in silver-topped gold, rubies, enamel, and shapes that nod to horseshoes, riding crops and jockey silks.

Racing was a huge part of British social life back then, and jewelers loved capturing it in brooches. This one has a secret, though: hidden in the center, the words “GOOD MOOD” are written backward. WE DIE! A sweet little coded message, very much in the spirit of the era’s sentimental and novelty jewels.

The rubies and pink-and-white enamel keep things festive, and the old cuts give off that soft, flickery antique sparkle. Wear it, and prepare to be asked about it.

• 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver
• Measures: 1.83″ W x 1″ L
• Diamonds are est. to be H/J colors & VS/SI1 clarities.
• 1.35ctw Rubies
• 10.6 Grams
• Diamonds are natural and Earth-mined

Please see qualitative report for more information.