DIAMOND BROOCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Of stylised foliate and floral spray design, set with cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds; accompanied by a loose circular-cut diamond weighing 0.46 carats.

The nine larger diamonds are estimated to weigh approximately 4.60 carats in total, mixed in colour and clarity, on the whole the diamonds are H-L colour, VS-I clarity. The flower head is detachable but can not be worn on its own. Signs of wear and scratches to the mount, some discolouration and tarnish to mount and signs of repair. Condition is fair to good. The brooch is accompanied by an unmounted circular-cut diamond weighing 0.46 carats, J-K colour, SI clarity.
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