Victorian Gold Monkey Charm celestial but visible to the naked

but visible to the naked eye upon close inspection

and dates from the mid Victorian era

This one's modelled in two-tone 9 karat gold

It bears pre-Revolution Russian gold marks

lab-grown sapphires could (and did) command higher prices than their naturally formed counterparts

Victorian Gold Monkey Charm celestial but visible to the nakedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cute antique cheeky monkey charm, modelled in 15k gold. The piece is beautifully detailed, both front and back, with a looped tail wrapped around it's foot. When worn on a chain, it can be seen to be hanging swinging from it. It's eyes are set with ruby cabochons and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Ruby cabochons MEASUREMENTS 2. 4 x 0. 7cm WEIGHT 1. 4g MARKS Stamped 15 CONDITION Very good