{"product_id":"victorian-9ct-rosy-gold-mining-brooch-commemorative-c-1890-1896","title":"Victorian 9ct Rosy-Gold Mining Brooch — Commemorative, c.1890–1896.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE Victorian 9ct Rosy-Gold Mining Brooch — Commemorative, c.1890–1896.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true treasure of the late Victorian industrial era, this extraordinary miniature brooch is crafted in solid 9ct rosy gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully sculpted as a pair of crossed mining tools — a pickaxe and an ore shovel — the piece carries deep symbolism: pride, perseverance, and the golden promise of industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shovel blade is delicately hand-engraved “1890” and “1896,” denoting a six-year milestone. This likely commemorates the founding, expansion, or celebrated success of a mining enterprise, shaft, or guild. The time period aligns perfectly with the height of the Witwatersrand goldfields boom in South Africa, when fortune-seekers, engineers, and shareholders transformed the land into the world’s richest gold-producing region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmanship is impeccable:\u003cbr\u003e• The shovel head is beautifully formed, with subtle shaping along the blade.\u003cbr\u003e• The pickaxe is strongly modelled, ending in a crisp pointed tip.\u003cbr\u003e• The crossed structure gives the piece strong symbolism and visual presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooches of this subject matter were often worn by mine captains, engineers, financiers, or guild members as tokens of affiliation and achievement. While silver versions occasionally surface, solid gold examples are extremely rare — elevating this jewel into a highly desirable collector’s piece, bridging fine jewelry and industrial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe melt value of the gold alone — based on today’s gold price for 9ct — already exceeds R2,700.00.\u003cbr\u003eThis brooch is priced below gold value, making it not only beautiful and historically significant, but also excellent value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The brooch measures 4.4cm x 1.6cm.The brooch with a weight of 3.3grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617731219762,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251110-131159.jpg?v=1762829248","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/victorian-9ct-rosy-gold-mining-brooch-commemorative-c-1890-1896","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}