15kt. Yellow gold plaque style BROOCH. This magnificent piece of jewelry
features two hanging pendants. The hollow, hand worked brooch is remarkably
light and fluid and has numerous curlicues. There are 4 oval, closed back
foiled Imperial pink topaz in two different sizes and a closed back teardrop
shaped foiled pink topaz in a removable center drop. The topaz are all
uniformly pink and in great condition. The center brooch and both drops
feature cushion cut, pale yellowish green chrysoberyls as a counterpoint to
the pink topaz. All stones are bezel set and held with triangular shaped
prongs. The topaz measure 12mm X 10, 11.75mm X 9.75mm, 2- 8mm X 7mm, and
5mm X 14mm or an estimated total weight of 17+ carats. The large drop is
hanging by a braided chain that is quite wonderful in its own right. The piece
has rock crystal compartment on the back and a C-clasp. The brooch is 4-1/4"
long X 2-3/4" wide. The center plaques measures 2-3/4" wide X 1-1/2 long
(without the detachable center drop). The detachable drop measures 1-1/8" long
X 5/8" wide and the attached center drop is 1" wide X 1-3/4" long. The chain
on either side measures 2-1/2". There is a chip in the upper left side topaz
under one prong and 3 prongs missing in various
locations, otherwise the piece is in remarkable condition $2100.00
