RAf sweetheart brooch, featuring an enamelled central wreath and coronet, with rose cut diamonds milgrain set in 18ct white gold, with brooch pin, roller catch and security chain to the verso, stamped '18ct P.T.' (A/F) some loss to enamel, 8.46 grams 5.3 cm
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- A/f, as Inspected - The letters "A/F" or "as inspected" as part of a description is the cataloguer's shorthand for "all faults" or "as found", meaning the item has some type of damage or deficiency, it is of uncertain date or provenance, and/or that the seller takes no responsibility for the completeness of the item or the accuracy of the description.
- Rose Cut - A flat based cut for a preious stone, leaving the surface covered with triangular facets, usually 24 in total.
It was introduced in the 15th century and popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The rose cut was the most popular form of diamond cut until the discovery of the brilliant cut at the end of the 17th century, after which its use declined.
- Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
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