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A stunning, fine and impressive 3.50 carat Burmese sapphire and 1.65 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold crescent brooch; part of our diverse collection of antique crescent brooches.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian sapphire brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated crescent shaped frame is embellished with seven pavé set graduated cushion cut Burmese sapphires, totalling 3.50cts.
The feature gemstones alternate with eight pavé set Old European cut diamonds totalling 1.65cts.
The impressive antique crescent brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp.
This crescent brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold.
This impressive Victorian sapphire brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card, in addition to a sapphire report card and certificate supplied by the Gemmological Certification Services, London*.
Such examples with untreated Burmese sapphires are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; this brooch is one of the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
A Burmese sapphire crescent brooch offers elegant symbolism, making it an ideal gift for milestone birthdays, anniversaries or graduations — particularly for September birthdays or lovers of celestial and antique jewellery.
NOTE: * This documentation accredits the sapphire originating in Myanmar (Burma) and certifies that the gemstone shows no indications of heating.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian brooch.
Sapphire Quality
Origin Myanmar (Burma)
Colour Blue
Cut Cushion
Content 3.50 carats
Diamond Quality
Colour (average grades) I
Clarity (average grades) P1
Cut Old European
Content 1.65 carats
Number of Diamonds
8
measurements
Length of setting 6.1cm/2.4'
Width of setting 2.25cm/0.89'
Across pin 3.7cm/1.46'
Height of setting 4.42mm/0.17'
Weight:-
8.22 grams
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declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique 3.50ct Burmese Sapphire, 1.65ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890 (LA541410) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1890
declaration
condition
condition
This stunning antique crescent brooch is exceptional quality, set with impressive sapphires displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.
The impressive high colour graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.
The sapphire and diamond brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of sapphire jewellery.