17th Sep, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2044
 

2044

A Sapphire and Diamond Insect Brooch
First quarter 20th century

the body formed of an oval cut sapphire in a yellow millegrain setting, its wings, eyes and tail set throughout with old cut, rose cut and pear shaped diamonds in white millegrain settings, positioned centrally on a yellow bar, total estimated diamond weight 0.50 carat approximately

length 5.7cm

Sold for £650
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and C-hook catch and features a safety visor. It is stamped '15CT' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 3.9 grams. CR made 22.06.22.

Lot 2044 - A Sapphire and Diamond Insect Brooch Lot 2044 - A Sapphire and Diamond Insect Brooch Lot 2044 - A Sapphire and Diamond Insect Brooch Lot 2044 - A Sapphire and Diamond Insect Brooch Lot 2044 - A Sapphire and Diamond Insect Brooch

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Sep, 2022

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