An early 19th century diamond cluster brooch

Of sunburst design, with an old oval-cut diamond of cognac hue foil-backed to the centre, surrounded by a row of old round cushion-cut diamonds further surrounded a row of fourteen triangular rays each set with an old cushion-cut diamond alternating with fourteen longer graduated rays set with old cushion-cut diamonds, the main diamond measuring approximately 13.60mm x 12.50mm - Sold for £15,600

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