Designed as a stylised flower head cluster, centring on an oval sapphire weighing 25.43 carats, within surrounds set with cushion-shaped diamonds, mounted in rhodium plated yellow gold.

Stamped 750 for gold. Sapphire of a deep blue hue, rich colour saturation, with minor abrasion, small chips and a little cavity to the table facet junction, hardly visible to the unaided eye. Obvious colour zoning. For further details on the sapphire please refer to the report. Total diamond weight approximately 10.00-11.00 carats, I-K colour, VS-SI clarity, all old cuts with open culets. Measurements of the brooch ca. 28 x 33 mm. Good overall condition.
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