An early 19th century sapphire and diamond cross brooch

Set with a central foil-backed cushion-cut sapphire to cut-down settings, the four arms each set with an old cushion-cut diamond and an oval-cut yellow sapphire with bead terminal, to later brooch fitting, mounted in silver and gold, width 45mm. Sold for £4,560

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Bonhams. and Silver, 17 Sep 2008. Edinburgh. www.bonhams.com