This delightful novelty brooch features two playful cats, poised as if batting a luminous pearl ball between them. Each feline is encrusted with sparkling rose-cut diamonds and finished with vivid pink ruby eyes. Crafted in silver and backed in 18ct yellow gold gilt, this piece combines charm with refined Edwardian-era craftsmanship.
Era/Style: Edwardian novelty brooch (c.1900–1915)
Materials: Silver front, 18ct yellow gold gilt backing and pin
Gemstones:
Rose-cut diamonds, approx. 1.00ct total
Rubies (eyes)
Cultured pearl, approx. 5.2mm
Measurements: 44mm (W) x 17mm (H) x 7mm (D)
Weight: 5.5g
Condition: Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age
The bar brooch form was highly popular in the Edwardian era, often showcasing novelty animal designs.
Rose-cut diamonds, with their soft candlelit sparkle, were already centuries old by 1900, but remained fashionable for whimsical brooches like this.
The silver-topped gold construction reflects late Victorian/Edwardian craftsmanship, where silver settings brightened the diamonds while gold provided strength and luxury.
Cultured pearls entered the Western market around 1910, suggesting the pearl may be an early addition or later replacement.
This brooch is both a charming jewel and a miniature piece of art history—perfect for collectors of antique novelty jewelry or cat lovers alike. Its playful spirit, paired with Edwardian elegance, makes it a rare and treasured find.
This delightful novelty brooch features two playful cats, poised as if batting a luminous pearl ball between them. Each feline is encrusted with sparkling rose-cut diamonds and finished with vivid pink ruby eyes. Crafted in silver and backed in 18ct yellow gold gilt, this piece combines charm with refined Edwardian-era craftsmanship.
Era/Style: Edwardian novelty brooch (c.1900–1915)
Materials: Silver front, 18ct yellow gold gilt backing and pin
Gemstones:
Rose-cut diamonds, approx. 1.00ct total
Rubies (eyes)
Cultured pearl, approx. 5.2mm
Measurements: 44mm (W) x 17mm (H) x 7mm (D)
Weight: 5.5g
Condition: Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age
The bar brooch form was highly popular in the Edwardian era, often showcasing novelty animal designs.
Rose-cut diamonds, with their soft candlelit sparkle, were already centuries old by 1900, but remained fashionable for whimsical brooches like this.
The silver-topped gold construction reflects late Victorian/Edwardian craftsmanship, where silver settings brightened the diamonds while gold provided strength and luxury.
Cultured pearls entered the Western market around 1910, suggesting the pearl may be an early addition or later replacement.
This brooch is both a charming jewel and a miniature piece of art history—perfect for collectors of antique novelty jewelry or cat lovers alike. Its playful spirit, paired with Edwardian elegance, makes it a rare and treasured find.
