DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1800

Designed as a stylised floral spray, to a central en tremblant  stylised rose flower head, set throughout with circular- and cushion-shaped diamonds, fitted case by Wartski,138 Regent Street, London & Llandudno, later pin fitting.

Mounted in silver and gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 7.50 - 8.50 carats, of mixed colours and clarities, principal stone spreads at approximately 0.75 carats, one small diamond possibly later to stem. Safety chain and solder to reverse of en tremblant flower head not visible when worn. Reverse tarnished could benefit from a careful professional clean. Later pin, rotating safety catch. Possibly orginally part of a tiara or a larger brooch. In very good condition.
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