Period | Mid to late 19th c. |
Width | 41 mm |
Height | 70 mm |
Total diamond weight | 4.96 carat |
Total weight | 18.5 g |
Condition | Good condition commensurate with age. Old soft solder repair to the back as pictures, graduating fringe hangs loose |
Offered for sale a unique Victorian brooch
Diamond set target brooch with graduating fringe
Circular panel measures approx 41.4 mm in diameter, the overall brooch including the fringe has an approx length of 70.5 mm
Centrally set with an old European cut diamond, measuring approx 5.81 mm x 5.45 mm. Estimated carat weight 0.76 carat, assessed clarity I1, assessed colour L/M. Claw setting in white
The centre diamond is surrounded by 101 old European/old swiss and old 8 cut diamonds of round/off round and cushion shape, measuring between 3 mm and 1.4 mm in diameter. Estimated total diamond weight of the smaller diamonds 3.87 carat, clarity ranges from I2 to VS, colour ranges from H to M. Beaded settings in white
The fringe and circular panel are set with 120 rose/part cut diamonds, measuring between 1.1 and 1.7 mm in diameter, estimated carat weight 0.33 carats, clarity ranges from VS to I3, colour from I to tinted. Beaded settings in white.
Brooch is fitted with a pin and safety catch, which has possibly been a later addition to the piece.
Settings test as sterling silver with under bezel as approx 15ct gold. The pin and clasp test as 18ct gold