Turquoise Diamond Brooch / Pendant Lapis Lazuli set throughout with rich garnet

set throughout with rich garnet cabochons

This kind of convertible design was popular in the Victorian era

40 carats of old cut diamonds

this charming piece beautifully captures the Edwardian era

Turquoise Diamond Brooch / Pendant Lapis Lazuli set throughout with rich garnetAn attractive mid Victorian 18ct gold turquoise and diamond circular pendant brooch, circa 18601870, centred with an old round cut diamond in a cut down collet setting, surrounded by concentric clusters of vivid round cabochon turquoise interspersed with rose cut diamond highlights. The scalloped circular cluster is claw set throughout, creating a vibrant floral or target motif, and is suspended from a graduated three stone cabochon turquoise bale.