A one of a kind patinated silver and 18k gold white and fancy coloured

A one of a kind patinated silver and 18k gold white and fancy coloured natural diamond brooch of a young Saffron giant parasol mushroom. Unique piece. Highly detailed semi-sculptural botanical representation of a saffron parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota rhacodes). The domed, scaly-textured cap is crafted from sulphur-treated silver with a grey-brown patina. The white gold gills are set with brilliant-cut white diamonds in a graduated arrangement. The bulbous stem is profiled and pavé-set with natural brilliant-cut diamonds in a colour gradient from white through champagne to cognac brown. The characteristic wavy ring on the stem and the textured tip of the bulb are crafted from sulphur-treated silver. 366 diamonds, in total 16.57 ct. Hallmarks: Fineness marks Au 750, Ag 925; maker’s mark “GH”, “Hemmerle”. Height 6.5 cm. Weight 50.89 g. Hemmerle case. Hemmerle, Munich, 1990s.

Estimate:£16,790

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