Sapphire and diamond brooch, Late 19th Century

Designed as a single flower, each petal centring on an oval mixed-cut sapphire within a surround of circular- and old mine-cut diamonds.

Mounted in silver and gold, diamonds bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities, estimated approximately I-K, Si-I (included) on average, total diamond weight approximately 8.00-9.00 carats. Sapphires well matched deep blue with good clarity, with some typical inclusions, total sapphire weight approximately 6.00-7.00 carats, graduated from approximately 1.40 carats to 0.56 carats. Secure brooch pin with safety catch overall good condition.
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Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 13712, stating that the sapphires showed no evidence of heat treatment.