A one of a kind 18k gold Sterling silver copper blackened iron diamond

A one of a kind 18k gold Sterling silver copper blackened iron diamond and sapphire brooch of a penguin with chick. Unique piece. Stylised semi-sculptural depiction of a mother penguin with her chick, crafted from blackened iron. The white gold breast and head are pavé-set with 382 brilliant-cut diamonds (13.12 ct) and 16 sapphires (total 0.97 ct) in a colour gradient from pale yellow to orange. The mother’s beak is inlaid with copper. Hallmarks: Fineness Au 750, Ag 925, Cu, Fe; maker’s mark “GH”, “Hemmerle”. Height 5.7 cm. Weight 57.14 g. Light grey leather case by Hemmerle. Hemmerle, Munich.

Estimate:£12,592.5

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