Gold, Platinum, Purplish Pink Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1900

Set in the center with an elongated cushion-shaped purplish pink sapphire weighing 24.54 carats, within an openwork frame set with 2 larger marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.35 carats, and 2 smaller marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.65 carats, accented by old European-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats, inscribed N. McKee Graham 1904, with retractable pendant loop and removable brooch fitting.

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 45269 stating that the purplish pink sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, no gemological evidence of heat. The sapphire is a medium purplish pink color; close in color to the printed catalogue illustration. Shallow abrasions seen under close inspection to the table and bezel facets which can be polished out; the body of the sapphire is eye-clean. The marquise-shaped diamonds present open culets and are approximately D-F color and VVS-VS clarity. Additional smaller diamonds are approximately G-H color and VS-SI clarity. In good condition. This piece is from a much larger collection originally belonging to N. McKee Graham of Pittsburgh. According to the consignor, a descendant of Mrs. Graham, the collection was sold upon her death to benefit the ASPCA. The three items offered here were bought back from the sale by the family.
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Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 45269 stating that the purplish pink sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, no gemological evidence of heat.