A Continental diamond set triple hoop brooch/pendant, c.1890
A Continental diamond set triple hoop brooch/pendant, c.1890,
with three interlocking diamond set graduated hoops. A central row of four graduated old European cut diamonds, each one set in a cut down collet to a blade edge bar. Cushion-shaped and Swiss cut diamonds to the hoops, with a detachable brooch fitting and concealed chain hooks. Tested as silver, backed in 15ct gold and 18ct gold. 36 x 21mm, 6.55g
Sold for £1,100
Condition report:
Has been cleaned in the past.
Clasp secure.
All the diamonds are present. It may be a trick of the light or one diamond may be slightly darker.
The brooch has concealed hooks (in the French style and you will need a chain with a jump ring at each end to connect to the hooks).
Four main diamonds - x2 @0.33ct each approximately. x2 @0.18ct each approximately.
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A Continental diamond set triple hoop brooch/pendant, c.1890,
with three interlocking diamond set graduated hoops. A central row of four graduated old European cut diamonds, each one set in a cut down collet to a blade edge bar. Cushion-shaped and Swiss cut diamonds to the hoops, with a detachable brooch fitting and concealed chain hooks. Tested as silver, backed in 15ct gold and 18ct gold. 36 x 21mm, 6.55g
Sold for £1,100
Condition report:
Has been cleaned in the past.
Clasp secure.
All the diamonds are present. It may be a trick of the light or one diamond may be slightly darker.
The brooch has concealed hooks (in the French style and you will need a chain with a jump ring at each end to connect to the hooks).
Four main diamonds - x2 @0.33ct each approximately. x2 @0.18ct each approximately.
