Antique Riker Brothers Spider Brooch ribbon brooch playing in reeds

playing in reeds

The gold purity has been confirmed through XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and verified with traditional jeweler’s acid testing

It has a very pale rose gold hue and measures 15 inches

This petite 14k gold charm was converted from an antique stick pin (circa 1910) by removing the stem and adding a gold jump ring bail

Antique Riker Brothers Spider Brooch ribbon brooch playing in reedsThis 14k gold brooch (circa 1910) features a spider with two demantoid garnet eyes and ruby and diamond accents. The brooch bears the makers mark for the renowned Riker Brothers Co. of Newark, NJ on the reverse of one of the legs. The piece measures 1. 1 inches by 1. 2 inches wide, and it weighs 5. 83 grams. It is in great condition; however, the c catch is likely a later replacement. Materials: 14k gold, Ruby, diamond, demantoid garnet.