A substantial Victorian ruby and diamond brooch, a substantial Victorian ruby and diamond brooch, designed as an embellished cross, featuring a central old cushion cut diamond of an estimated 1.40cts, set with four faceted rubies totalling approximately 1.00ct, within an elaborate old cut diamond mount totalling a further 1.50cts, detachable screw-mechanism pin to verso; testing as 15ct gold and silver-topped. Weight 11.4g. Comes in a vintage fitted box marked Lambert Jewellers, Coventry St, London.