Lot 7
  • 7

Sapphire and diamond brooch, circa 1870

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • diamond, sapphire, rhodium, gold, silver
Designed as a peacock feather set throughout with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, the 'eye' claw-set with an oval sapphire, three diamonds deficient.

Literature

Cf.: David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Suffolk, 2014, p. 172, pl. 203, for a brooch of identical design, with a diamond in place of the central sapphire.

Condition

Later rhodium plating. Sapphire deep blue, transparent, with typical inclusions visible to the naked eye, and areas of minor chipping to edges, measuring approximately 7 x 6.3 x 3.7mm, calculated to weigh approximately 1.31 carats. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.00 - 7.00 carats. Diamonds of mixed colour and clarity grades, some I included. Three diamonds deficient. Brooch pin fitting secure, in good working order. Light scratches to metal and stone surfaces and areas of discoloration to metal surfaces consistent with age and wear. In good condition. Overall dimensions approximately 92 x 33mm.
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