SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Set with a cabochon sapphire carved with a face, the frame of scroll work and trefoil decoration highlighted with circular- and single-cut diamonds.

Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.30 - 1.40 carats, bright, lively stones. Not possible to calculate weight of sapphire due to shape, very pale blue with many needle like inclusions visible to the naked eye, small nicks and pits, a little loose in setting, could benefit from attention by a professional jeweller. Later rhodium plated. Later pin fitting, traces of gold solder to reverse not visible when worn. Sliding safety catch. In good condition.
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