Diamond & Semi Precious Stone Set Gold Aeroplane Brooch

Diamond & stone set novelty brooch

Modelled as a realistic aeroplane, a white main body, grain set with a total of 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring between 1.20 and 1.80 mm in didmater. The cockpit with 1 rectangular cabochon blue sapphire, measuring approx 4.0 x 2.0 mm. A yellow oscillating propeller to the front with plain polished yellow metal wings. Each wing tip is set with  a fully rub over set circular cabochon gemstone; 1 pinkish ruby and 1 green emerald. The reverse with attached yellow hinged brooch pin and roller ball fitting.

Brooch measures approx 32.30 mm in width and 27.70 mm in length. Hallmarked 18ct gold London, convention 1996, sponsor T.O'D (T.O'Donoghue)

Estimated total diamond weight 0.15 metric carat, colour assessed as F-G and clarity assessed as VS

Valued in 2019 at the Birmingham Assay Office for £1630