Blue Enamel Diamond and Pearl Brooch
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18ct gold, silver, enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, comprising an oval plaque of blue enamel, centing a diamond set foliate motif within a decorative border detailed with seed pearls, rose-cut diamonds and blue enamel accents, Continental marks, measuring approximately 40 x 32 mm.
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- 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.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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brooches, diamond
- diamond and enamel 139
- diamond and pearl 400
- brooches, gold
- brooches, silver - silver items 2,617