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Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin, PN-2599


Long and slender in design, this 18k yellow gold and platinum Victorian bar pin is simply spectacular. A collection of five old European cut diamonds centerpiece this bar pin for a total diamond weight of 0.43 carats. The diamonds are flanked by ten rectangular faceted mixed cut blue sapphires, five on each side. The combined gemstone weight of all the sapphires in this Victorian jewelry piece is 1.25 carats. Circa 1890.

PN-2599 PN-2599 PN-2599 PN-2599 PN-2599
Item #pn2599
Metal18 karat yellow gold with platinum veneer
Circa1890
Weight in grams6.50
Period or StyleBar
Special characteristicshard enamel trim
ConditionExcellent
Diamond cut or shapeold European cut
Diamond carat weight0.43
Diamond mm measurements2.7 to 2.8
Diamond colorG to I
Diamond clarityVS2 to I1
Diamond # of stones5
All Diamonds, total ct. wt.0.43
Gemstone nameNatural Corundum (Sapphire)
Gemstone cut or shapeRectangular, faceted mixed cut
Gemstone carat weight1.25
Gemstone mm measurements2.5 x 2.0 x 1.48 to 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.22
Gemstone typeType II
Gemstone clarityVS to SI1
Gemstone hueslightly violetish blue
Gemstone tone4-Medium Light
Gemstone saturation2.-3
Gemstone # of stones10
Gemstone other infoNo evidence of heat treatment detected
All Gemstones, total ct. wt.1.25
Length80.0 mm [3.12 in]
Width of widest point3.2 mm [0.12 in]

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