Victorian Gold Monkey Charm celestial lab-grown sapphires could (and did)

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

given how common it is to see three-stones and five-stones (and of course solitaires)

A vintage Cartier pen owned by the infamous Albert M "Albie" Goldstein

and dates from the mid Victorian era

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

Victorian Gold Monkey Charm celestial lab-grown sapphires could (and did)DATE: 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