Diamond and sapphire paisley pattern brooch

18K yellow gold clip (owl hallmark) in the shape of a cashmere or boteh motif, set with an oval sapphire weighing approximately 1.70 Cts, in a surround of old-fashioned and rose-cut diamonds. Sapphire accompanied by its Carat Gem Lab certificate, specifying natural Ceylon sapphire without thermal modifications. Total weight of diamonds estimated at approximately 3.50 Cts. 19th century Victorian work. Gross weight: 13.98 g Length: 4.70 cm Height: 2.00 cm Condition: slight micro scratches on the gold parts, natural inclusions in the sapphire and diamonds, see photos. Did you know that the sapphire has been one of the most popular stones since around 800 BC? It takes its name from the Greek "sappheiros" which simply means "blue". Often heated to improve its color and purity, it is quite rare to find unheated ones like the one adorning this beautiful brooch. All our antique brooches.