A LATE 19TH CENTURY NATURAL PEARL, CONCH PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH image 1

Lot 13^*

A LATE 19TH CENTURY NATURAL PEARL, CONCH PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH

London Jewels

12 November 2020, 11:00 GMT

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £15,250 inc. premium

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY NATURAL PEARL, CONCH PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH

Realistically designed as an oak leaf, the leaves pavé-set with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, the three acorns (a conch pearl, white pearl and a golden pearl) in rose-cut diamond cups, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 7.95 carats, later pin fitting, length 7.9cm, fitted case by Harvey and Gore, 4 Burlington Gardens, London, W

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Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the conch pearl is natural, the white pearl is natural, freshwater and the golden pearl is natural, saltwater. For further information, please contact the department.

This brooch is a beautiful example of 19th century botanical naturalism in high jewellery. The oak represents strength of love.

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