Lot 17
A Belle Époque sapphire, natural pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1900
30 April 2019, 13:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£25,000 - £35,000
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A Belle Époque sapphire, natural pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1900
The oval sapphire cabochon horizontally-set within a delicate ribbon bow surround of rose-cut diamonds, suspending a natural pearl and old brilliant-cut diamond drop, mounted in platinum and gold, with millegrain detail, sapphire approximately 38.50 carats, later brooch fitting, width 2.5cm, length 4.5cm
Footnotes
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no evidence of heat treatment. Report number 17013, dated 26 March 2019.
Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater. Report number 101630, dated 10 August 2018.
