Victorian diamond set brooch and earring suite. A diamond suite of jewellery comprising earrings and a brooch. The brooch set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed backgrain setting with an approximate weight of 0.40 carats, to a round brooch with a raised central plaque engraved with an eight-pointed star, enclosed within fine ropework and radiating border, further encircled by a concave round plaque featuring decorative edging, fitted to reverse with a circular open locket with glass cover and a secure hinged pin with scroll clasp, safety chain and secure circular suspension loop, accompanied by a matching pair of earrings, each set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back grain setting, two in total, with a combined weight of 0.30 carats, to an articulated drop earring with an eight-pointed star central motif, fine ropework detail and radiating border, surmounted by a golden orb with fine ropework detail, bordered by open scrollwork and fitted to reverse with a secure shepherd's hook, approximately 3.8mm in length to top of hook. Tested yellow gold, circa 1860, accompanied by fitted box.
Victorian diamond set brooch and earring suite, circa 1860.
Victorian diamond set brooch and earring suite. A diamond suite of jewellery comprising earrings and a brooch. The brooch set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.40 carats, to a round brooch with a raised central plaque engraved with an eight-pointed star, enclosed within fine ropework and radiating border, further encircled by a concave round plaque featuring decorative edging, fitted to reverse with a circular open locket with glass cover and a secure hinged pin with scroll clasp, safety chain and secure circular suspension loop, accompanied by a matching pair of earrings, each set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back grain setting, two in total, with a combined weight of 0.30 carats, to an articulated drop earring with an eight-pointed star central motif, fine ropework detail and radiating border, surmounted by a golden orb with fine ropework detail, bordered by open scrollwork and fitted to reverse with a secure shepherd's hook, approximately 3.8mm in length to top of hook. Tested yellow gold, circa 1860, accompanied by fitted box.