Hancocks

Carved Citrine & Diamond 'Harriet' Tortoise Brooch in 18ct Yellow Gold

A carved citrine and diamond tortoise brooch by Hancocks. The shell is composed of a carved citrine cabochon, claw set in 18ct yellow gold and framed by a halo of old European brilliant cut diamonds. The yellow gold head is mounted en trembant, with an antique pear shape diamond set to the top of the head, and the eyes set with pear shaped emeralds. It secures to the reverse with a double pin fitting.

£55,000.00
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Information

Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
1 x carved citrine cabochon 1.66ct K SI1 pear shape diamond - with GIA certificate 63 x old European cut and 2 x antique pear cut diamonds, combined total weight 4.76ct 2 x pear shape emeralds
Setting
18ct yellow gold
Dimensions
Length: 7.2cm/2.8" Width: 4.5cm/1.77"
Weight Description
78.4 grams
REF
128981

About The Maker

Hancocks

Within the archives of the London jewellers Hancocks, there exists the most extraordinary book.  Large, heavy and showing distinct signs of age it is filled with page after page of diary entries documenting almost one hundred and twenty years of not only company history but social history as well.