Description
A true stunner that will be treasured for years is this antique Georgian spray brooch featuring a sparkling bouquet of flowers set with diamonds and crafted in silver and gold. A brooch collection is not complete without this stunning statement of nature.
Used throughout the 18th century enigmatic meanings have been assigned to flowers to in an unspoken manner to communicate feelings with secret messages the case could also be for this rare diamond flower brooch from Georgian era.
The resplendent brooch features flowing naturalism of flowers combined with masterful threedimensional work dotted by individually hand cut diamonds set to fit the romantic design on closed back mounting and display the bulbous convex shape typical of the era.
The flower design features an amazing handcut bright rose cut diamond, set foiled and closed back in silver over gold. The huge diamond measures 8.2 mm x 7.3 mm and spread approx for 2.00 Ct of pure sparkle.
Scattered around, enhancing the romantic flower are thirty rose cut diamonds all closed back totaling approx . 97 Ct by spread.
Diamonds are all different shape, they were individually hand cut in such manner to show their glitter in the flickering candlelight of 18th Century.
Artfully crafted in 14 Kt yellow gold and silver, the brooch is a remarkable survivor with its warm dark patina given by the passing of time. Pin of the brooch added later in time.
Good overall condition commensurate to use and age, little flaws due to time and wear does not detract from its beauty, but adds to it.
Additional information
Metal | 14 Kt yellow gold and silver, tested |
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Hallmark | none |
Gemstone | 1 antique handcut antique rose cut diamond foiled and closed back measuring 8.2 mm x 7.3 mm of approx 2.00 Ct by spread ;, 30 antique handcut rose cut diamonds closed back totalling approx .97 Ct by spread; |
Measures | brooch is 32 mm long and 30 mm wide approx |
Weight | 8.3 grams |
Condition | good overall condition, general wear due to time, repair on the back, as expected being so old |
Choose metal | Yellow Gold |