Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts at Auction

Sat, Dec 8, 2018 09:30AM EST
Lot 339

Platinum and diamond brooch

Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000

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One stamped platinum diamond brooch- It is engraved P & M (Potter & Mellen). The brooch is a scroll and spray design measuring 1 15/16'' x 1 1/2''. It features one pear shaped diamond secured by four prongs. The diamond is described in detail below. It is enhanced by fourteen old brilliant cut diamonds which are secured in four prong heads. The diamonds weigh approximately: .66 ct., .98 ct., .28 ct., .40 ct.; .38 ct.; .33 ct. The remaining eight have a total weight of approximately .96 ct. The scroll design is enhanced by bead set old brilliant and single cut diamonds. There are a total of eighty-three diamonds having an approximate total weight 2.14 cts., of *G-H in color and VS in clarity. One kite shaped diamond is also prong set, it weighs approximately .19 ct. The tip is chipped. Measurements: 13 mm. x 9.3 mm. x 3.42 mm. Estimated weight by formula: 2.50 cts. Color: *J-K, Clarity: VS, Depth %: 36.7%, Table Diameter %: 70%, Girdle: Medium-faceted. Cutlet: Very large. Total diamond weight of the brooch is approximately 9.50 cts. The brooch has a high polished finish and weighs 16.4 grams.

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