Sapphire and diamond tiara, late 19th century

Designed as a series of pinnacles each surmounted by a pear-shaped sapphire, the base of scroll design interspersed with oval sapphire and diamond clusters, set throughout with cushion-shaped, circular- and single-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 220mm, top tier detachable.

August von Finck (1898-1980), thence by descent.

Mounted in silver-topped gold. Light blue sapphires well matched in colour, very few crystal inclusions, few scratches and nicks. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 35.00 - 40.00 carats, on average of H-J colour and VS-SI clarity (few I), as gauged and graded in mounting. Normal signs of wear to the metal, scratches and indentations consistent with age and wear. Well preserved and in good condition.
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