A Belle Époque sapphire, natural pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1900


The oval sapphire cabochon horizontally-set within a delicate ribbon bow surround of rose-cut diamonds, suspending a natural pearl and old brilliant-cut diamond drop, mounted in platinum and gold, with millegrain detail, sapphire approximately 38.50 carats, later brooch fitting, width 2.5cm, length 4.5cm
|Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no evidence of heat treatment. Report number 17013, dated 26 March 2019.Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater. Report number 101630, dated 10 August 2018.