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

Description

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

The brooch displays a feature 3.19 carat step cut natural emerald four claw set to the body of the free-flowing organic design which is also accented with two cultured 5mm pearls.

The curved, stranded filaments around the emerald are embellished with a total of thirty-one Old European round cut and eight-cut diamonds totalling 4.38 carats.

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

A simple leaf design completes this impressive antique brooch.

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

The brooch is clearly hallmarked to the reverse with the 18ct guarantee mark, and the maker's mark 'C&F'.

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

"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 Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press.

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