This exceptional antique Victorian brooch, dating to circa 1870s-1880s, is crafted in 18k yellow gold in the richly ornamented Etruscan Revival style. The design features a softly brushed gold finish enhanced by intricate beaded wirework detailing, showcasing the elaborate craftsmanship characteristic of the period. At the center rests an oval motif decorated with vibrant turquoise-colored enamel and a striking star design composed of coral and rose cut diamonds. The rose cut diamonds total approximately 0.15 carat and are graded SI2 to I1 clarity with GH color, lending subtle antique sparkle to the colorful composition. On the reverse, a glass-covered compartment was designed to hold a sentimental keepsake such as a lock of hair, reflecting the Victorian tradition of memorial and remembrance jewelry. Measuring approximately 1 3/4 inches wide by 1 1/4 inches tall, this beautifully preserved brooch combines intricate Etruscan Revival goldwork, colorful enamel, coral, antique diamonds, and meaningful Victorian symbolism in a remarkable piece of 19th-century jewelry.