Vintage French 26.16ct Emerald & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1980

Stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 26.16 carat emerald and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse emerald jewellery collections. This stunning vintage brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This vintage brooch is embellished with a large impressive feature cabochon cut emerald, claw set in 18ct yellow gold with a border resembling a rope. The feature emerald is surrounded by eight individually claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, spaced evening to the outer rim of the yellow gold rope design. The central setting is surrounded by 18ct yellow gold looping ornamentation and connected to a larger twisting rope design with a 18ct yellow gold tassle to the terminal. The 18ct yellow gold tassel is embellished with further supporting modern brilliant round cut diamonds set to the body and fringe of the tassel. This impressive 18ct yellow gold vintage emerald brooch secures to the reverse with a double-hinged pin and locking clasp. The impressive vintage brooch is hallmarked to the pin holder with the mark 'Alopa' and to the main pin attachment with the mark 'Depouse'. This versatile emerald brooch may also be worn as a pendant via a contemporary 18 ct yellow gold 45.72cm/18' trace chain. This impressive cabochon emerald brooch in gold is supplied with an 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 Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press. 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. Emerald Quality Cut Cabochon Content 26.16 carats Dimensions 21.67mm x 18.60mm x 10.44mm Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) Vs2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content 0.95 carat