Victorian Tessiers, London Amethyst & Diamond Brooch white gold This exceptional vintage miniature egg

This exceptional vintage miniature egg pendant is modelled in silver and features fine guilloché enamel in two colours - green and pink - in a spiral pattern with millegrain details

by which time she was affectionately known as the Old Lady of the Atlantic

but in a slightly altered form… the alteration being the addition of the Cullinan I diamond (aka Star of Africa)

The design and craftsmanship are both exceptional

It rests in a simple 18k gold six claw setting

Victorian Tessiers, London Amethyst & Diamond Brooch white gold This exceptional vintage miniature eggDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A beautiful Victorian Tessiers cluster brooch set with a halo of bright old cut diamonds, surrounding a 6. 6ct Siberian amethyst. It shows a deep purple colour, which creates a gorgeous contrast against the diamonds. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860 and is crafted in 15k gold. Comes complete with the original Tessiers box. Tessiers on New Bond Street, London, known for its outstanding jewellery and diamonds. The