Foreign 19th century (last quarter) yellow and white metal faced twelve point star brooch, comprising six principal and six secondary points, each set with graduated old European cut diamonds in claw settings, the principal diamond set to the centre within a smaller, stylised, six point star setting, all mounted with detachable brooch pin fitting, concealed pendant bail and safety chain.
Assessments of Diamonds.
Principal diamond.
Old European cut.
5.30mm x 5.28mm x 3.31mm.
Calculated weight 0.59ct.
Assessed mounted in situ as Colour I/J, Clarity SI.
Subsidiary diamonds.
Forty-eight (48) Old European cut diamonds.
Average diameters – 6 @ 4.20mm – 4.33mm; 12 @ 3.32mm – 3.61mm;
12 @ 2.65mm – 2.94mm; 18 @ 1.99mm – 2.17mm.
Assessed mounted in situ as Colour I/J, Clarity SI.
Estimated total diamond weight 6.05ct.
Details of Mounting.
Not hallmarked. Tested and valued as 14ct gold and sterling silver.
Hand made.
Circa 1880/1900.
Diameter 37.14mm.
Depth 8.05mm.
Good overall condition.
Gross weight 8.85grams.
(ARV) £6,250.00