A late 19th century diamond star brooch and a gem-set giardinetto brooch
The eight rayed star set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, interspersed with diamond collet accents on knife-edged bars, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1890, 4.0cm long; the other designed as an openwork basket with green enamel base issuing flowerheads set with various gems including diamond, amethyst, ruby, sapphire, opal, cultured pearl and turquoise, circa 1950, 4.9cm long
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A late 19th century diamond star brooch and a gem-set giardinetto brooch
The eight rayed star set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, interspersed with diamond collet accents on knife-edged bars, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1890, 4.0cm long; the other designed as an openwork basket with green enamel base issuing flowerheads set with various gems including diamond, amethyst, ruby, sapphire, opal, cultured pearl and turquoise, circa 1950, 4.9cm long
Partially illustrated (2)
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