"Antique Victorian Gold And Silver Brooch With 3.72 Carat European Cut Diamond"
Antique Victorian 3.72 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Star Brooch For sale is a stunning piece dating from circa 1880-1890, this high quality Victorian star brooch is set with over 3.72 carats of old European cut diamonds. It is designed as a star with six long arms, set throughout with antique cushion and elongated cushion shaped diamonds, rose and single cut diamonds, mounted in gold topped with patinated silver. This versatile piece of jewellery, the result of highly skilled craftsmanship, showcases flamboyant old diamonds whose brilliance contrasts with the dark silver. Dimensions: 1.75" (4.5 cm) wide. It is large gauge and weighs 9.3 grams. The brooch with a large center diamond, six prong set rose cut diamonds and each of the six stars with very small graduated rose cut diamonds (2) and three graduated old cut diamonds in the center. Each of the six stars weighs approximately 0.50ct, totaling 3ct with a center rose cut diamond of 0.72ct. Estimated total carat weight 3.72ct. No hallmarks or stamps, tests as silver over 18k gold. Superb overall condition with no issues and ready to wear.