18 Karat Gold, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald and Diamond Brooch, David Webb

The top composed of a carved coral segment depicting putti and an eagle set with round diamonds, supporting a pear-shaped cabochon lapis lazuli accented by round diamonds, and a carved coral flower suspending an emerald bead drop measuring approximately 21.0 by 14.0 mm., signed Webb.

Coral of whitish peachy red with typical growth rings. Cherub figure has a broken toe but otherwise intact. Lapis of even rich royal blue color with very few matrix spots. Emerald of very pale bluish green, heavily included, with a diagonal lapidary's cut accross the back probably done to remove an inclusion. Set with 6 round diamonds approximately H to J color, SI to I color. Drop segment is held by twisted gold wire. In good condition.
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