Antique 2.90ct Sapphire & 0.92ct Diamond 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

Fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.90 carat sapphire and 0.92 carat diamond, 9 carat yellow gold and silver set wreath brooch; part of our diverse collection of sapphire brooches. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold with silver settings. The circular wreath style setting is encircled with ten impressive claw set pear faceted cut sapphires, totalling 2.90cts. The sapphires alternate with ten paired leaf decorated settings, each incorporating two pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European and eight cuts. The upper border of the brooch is further ornamented with a tied ribbon bow design, accented with two further pavé set diamonds, completing the design. This Victorian brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and catch, benefitting from the added security of a safety chain. The brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 carat gold and silver. The brooch is supplied with an Idgl diamond and gemstone grading report card. Such period brooches bearing this cut of sapphire are unusual and indicates the high quality of the piece. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian sapphire brooch. Sapphire Quality Colour Blue Cut Pear Faceted Content 2.90 carats Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) Si2 Cut Old European/Eight Content 0.92 carat Number of Diamonds 22