3.19 ct Emerald, 4.38 ct Diamond and Pearl, 18 ct White Gold Brooch - Antique Circa 1920

Description

This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and emerald brooch has been crafted in 18 ct white gold.

The tapering, organic influenced brooch setting displays a feature 3.19 carat step cut natural emerald, four claw set to the body, in addition to two 5mm cultured pearls.

The curvilinear, wirework stranded setting encompassing the emerald is embellished with a total of thirty-one individually claw set diamonds totalling 4.38 carats, in a combination of Old European round and eight-cut.

The diamonds include eight larger, four claw set stones, fourteen smaller claw set diamonds, and nine collet set diamonds held in a trefoil design.

The centre features a simple leaf design, completing organic brooch design.

This exceptional 1920's emerald brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and locking clasp.

The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the setting with the 18ct fineness mark (18CT) and the maker's mark (C&F).

The brooch is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates for the two larger diamonds, in addition to the independent diamond grading report card.

"Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics."

Reference: The Connoisseurs Guide to Precious Gemstones, R. Wise, Brunswick House Press.

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