Amethyst and Pearls

[theborncollector]

Hi, I am hoping someone might be able to help me date this stunning old brooch for me. It belonged to my great grandmother and i believe it to be an amethyst and pearls set in 15ct gold. No hallmark but there is a mark stating the gold is 15Ct... The brooch was made by Carrington & Co of Regents street. London and it says on the inside of the box "To his Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Alexandra". If possible I would also like to know n approximate valuation just in case I need to insure it. Please click the link below for the photo. Thanks for any help in advance

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zzxqtxm4tv7x2ha/IMAG6140.jpg?dl=0

 

[ennui]

Carrington and Co. has a website, with a link to contact them directly.
http://www.carringtonandcompany.com/

According to an ebay guide, 15ct gold was discontinued as an English standard in 1932.

 

[Tucs]

What a beautiful brooch!

King Edward and Queen Alexandra were coronated in August 1902, and King Edward VII was king until he died in 1910.

 

[theborncollector]

Thank you for that info.. so it could be as old as 1902 then? do you think it could be worth much? Thanks again for your help

 

[theborncollector]

Thank you for the link. I have sent them an email and hopefully they can give me some more information on the beautiful brooch. Thanks again

 

[movie zombie]

it is indeed beautiful!

 

[iLander]

Most English jewelry has a hallmark that will tell you the exact date.

Here is a link to the British assay office with the date marks from 1773 to present day.

http://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/date_letters.html

Not sure what it's worth, you may want to ask around among various antique jewelry dealers, such as Langs, they have a website.

 

[Pirard]

You can also try www.valuemystuff.com I've used them on some art work recently, and notice they have a jewelry appraisal service as well.