Gem set and diamond brooch, Late 19th Century

Designed as a cluster of hazelnuts, set with two pearls, one of golden, the other of cream tint and a conch pearl, highlighted with rose diamonds.

Mounted in silver and gold. Pearls of golden and grey tints, medium lustres, grey pearl with light purple overtones, golden pearl with light orange overtones. Conch pearl light pink with typical flame structure visible under magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Abrasions and tarnish to mount consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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Due to the nature of the setting the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.