Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch with Historical Significance

An Edwardian platinum aquamarine and diamond brooch, early 20th…
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An Edwardian platinum aquamarine and diamond brooch, early 20th century, centring an octagonal step-cut aquamarine weighing an estimated 25.00 carats, millegrain-set within a conforming pierced frame set with old and rose-cut diamonds, case by Heming & Co., 28 Conduit Street London. W, and presentation inscription: presented to Mrs G. H. Trott by Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd., Birkenhead, on the Occasion of the Launch of M. V. 'Melbourne Star', 7th July, 1936., Mv Melbourne star was initially launched as a British refrigerated cargo liner. She was built by Cammell Laird and Co in 1936 as one of blue star Line's Imperial Star-class ships. She served in the second World War and is distinguished for her role in Operation pedestal to relieve the siege of Malta in August 1942. Mv Melbourne star was eventually sunk by torpedo in 1943 with the tragic loss of 115 lives, 40 x 30 mm, 12.8gms

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  • Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 ? 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
  • 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.

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