18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel 'Harlequin' Brooch, Oscar Heyman & Brothers

The masked figure standing on one foot and strumming a lute, his costume set with round diamonds weighing approximately 3.30 carats, accented by marquise-shaped sapphires, completed by a gold ruffle, his shoes, hat and mask applied with black enamel and his face applied with white enamel, gross weight approximately 24 dwts, numbered 20013, with maker's mark. With signed box.

In very good condition. Diamonds are approximately F-G color, predominantly VVS clarity, with two slightly violetish blue diamonds by the ankle of the raised foot. The sapphires are well-matched, medium blue color, eye-clean. The black enamel has a few small areas of loss on either slipper, visible only under close inspection but not visible when worn. The thin white enamel on the cheeks is lightly painted and is likely intentional. Length approximately 3 1/4 inches. This brooch was featured in Gemstone News by Victoria Gomelsky, "Designing Jewelry to Taste", National Jeweler, October, 2001.
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