A Georgian diamond star pendant, circa 1800

Designed as a stylised six-rayed star, set to the centre with an old brilliant-cut diamond within a pinched collet setting, the rays set throughout with cushion-shaped and old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in open and closed-back settings, diamonds approximately 7.60 carats total, length 6.0cm. Sold for £13,000 plus Premium and tax.

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Bonhams. Fine Jewellery, 24 Apr 2008. New Bond Street