An exceptional 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French (marked) Diamond and Sapphire Bug Brooch. Circa 1890
An exceptional 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French (marked) Diamond and Sapphire Bug Brooch. Circa 1890
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Description
An exceptionally fine 18 Ct. Yellow Gold and Silver tipped (tested) Diamond and Sapphire Brooch in the form of an insect, Collet set with a lovely Cushion Cut Natural Sapphire This beautiful brooch is accompanied by a an independent report assessing the Sapphire to be of 0.76 Carats and of Burma origin, with no evidence of treatment assessed. The brooch is also set with a fine "Old Pear" shaped Diamond assessed as being of 1.00 Carat, H Colour and SI3 Clarity. The double wings and set with a further 0.30 carats of Rose Cut Diamonds, all on a Yellow Gold Pin with a Brooch pin and fitting.
Untreated Sapphires are extremely scarce.
French control marks.
Circa 1890
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | French |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Style | Victorian |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Materials | Yellow Gold |
| Silver | |
| Main Gemstone | Sapphire |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Cushion Cut |
| Carat for Gold | 18 K |
| Main Gemstone Carat | 0.76 |
| Hallmark | French control marks |
| Secondary Gemstone | Diamond |
| Secondary Gemstone Carat | 1.00 |
| Secondary Gemstone Cut | Pear Cut |
| Secondary Gemstone Clarity | SI3 |
Product REF: S5248
