Antique 18th Century Gold Brooch with Ruby & Diamonds - Appraisal & Details

Question
hello i was hopeing you may be able to help me i have what ive been told is a 18 centery gold brootch from spain or lebonon it has one ruby in the center and two dimonds either side of it  it has five stamps on the back of it the first stamp is a dot then a one  the second stamp is a crest  with a cross upside down and three smaller symbls around it not sure if they are letters the third one is a number 9 then the forth one is -357 and the fith one is a p    it is like a pin with two small scrolls very fine and the middle one is thick with all the stones in that one please i hope you can help me i would like to find out  as much info as pos  yours sencly  ben vanderwal

Answer
HELLO BEN,

I'M SORRY BUT I CAN'T BE MUCH HELP ON THIS ONE. THESE SYMBOLS HAVE MANY MEANINGS BUT PARTIAL ONES ARE EVEN HARDER. IF IT IS 18TH CENTURY YOU NEED TO FIND A ANTIQUE DEALER WHO SPECIALIZES IN JEWELRY. THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO HELP MORE THAN I. THANKS FOR ASKING

PETER