DIAMOND BROOCH, 1890s

Designed as a flower head centring on a cushion-shaped diamond, the petals set throughout with rose-, single- and circular-cut diamonds, one stone a later replacement, detachable brooch fitting.

Mounted in silver and gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.0 - 6.0 carats, of mixed colours and clarities. The principal stone measuring approximately 6.5mm x 5.9mm x 4.7mm, estimated to weigh approximately 1.49 carats, estimated colour I, estimated clarity SI2, some small chips visible to girdle. One stone a step-cut. Please note stones were graded in the mount. One petal slightly loose, could benefit from attention by a jeweller. Traces of lead solder to reverse and tarnish, not visible when worn. In very good condition.
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