Mid-Century Amethyst 'Flower & Feather' Brooch ruby The shoulders are beautifully hand-chased

The shoulders are beautifully hand-chased with intricate floral and foliate details

the technique for producing sapphire and ruby in the laboratory having been perfected by Auguste Verneuil in the late 19th century

unable to be reassembled before it was missed by the spouse

38ct in weight - the transitional cut bridges the gap between two style of brilliant cut diamond

Mid-Century Amethyst 'Flower & Feather' Brooch ruby The shoulders are beautifully hand-chasedA gorgeous, larger scale statement brooch, with loop at the top for wear as a pendant, dating from the 1950s. A 25 carat natural amethyst 'flower' sits alongside a gold feather, with a curled gold ribbon holding the two stems in place. It's a masterful example of mid century design, with exquisite craftsmanship and excellent proportions. Era: Mid Century, circa 1950 Size: 5. 0cm by 4. 8cm Stone: 25ct Amethyst (calculated weight) Marks: None, tested as