1890's Fabergé Pink Sapphire & Diamond Brooch & Pendant
Antique sapphire and diamond brooch and pendant by August Holmström for Fabergé, crafted in silver and 14k rose gold. Circular design with an exquisite silver open work with filigree finish, featuring in the center round pink sapphire, surrounded by a square frame encrusted with 16 cushion-shaped and old European-cut diamonds, further encircled by 24 old-mine and single-cut diamonds with total weight of approximately 0.65 ct. Secured with a single pin and a "C" catch lock, equipped with a bail adorned with diamonds.
Sapphire weight approx. 7.30ct.
Color: Pink
Origin: Ceylon
16 European cut diamonds total weight approx. 1.85ct.
24 Old mine diamonds, total weight approx. 0.65ct.
Color range from G to H
Clarity range from VS1 to VS2
Stamped with maker's mark for August Holmström, St. Petersburg, with Russian assay mark and French import mark, and serial number
Circa 1890's
The bail, pin and a lock are installed on a screw - removable.
Diameter: 1.5 inches.
Weight: 14.10 grams.
Ref# 710-000-625