Diamond brooch, late 19th century

Designed as two blister pearls within borders of circular-cut diamonds accented with two seed pearls.

Mounted in silver and gold. Egg-shaped blister pearls untested due to nature of setting, possibly worked blister pearls, measuring approximately 13.80 x 10.50 mm and 13.30 x 11.00 mm (depth unknown), bluish grey body colour with rosé overtones, a few hairlines and peelings to nacre. Round seed pearls of cream body colour with rosé and blue overtones, some small pits to nacre. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.30-0.60 carats, estimated colour and clarity K-L and I/included on average, stones bright and lively. Abrasions to metal consistent with the wear and age. Brooch pin secure with safety catch underside. In good condition.
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Pearls untested due to nature of the setting.