GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1900

Designed as a sword, the pommel and grip accented with circular-cut rubies, a cabochon tourmaline, highlighted with single- and circular-cut diamonds, the cross-guard centring on a pearl measuring approximately 9.65mm to circular-cut sapphire terminals, the blade set with a tapered line of circular- and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 115mm.

Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.90-1.20 carats, bright and lively stones. Sapphires well matched in colour. Pearl of bouton shape, slightly silvery bodycolour, subtle rosé and green overtones, low to medium lustre and evidence of wrinkling. Minor tarnishing to reverse and minor scratches to polished surfaces. In very good condition.
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Pearl untested.