Antique Diamond Set Mandolin Brooch

An exquisite late-nineteenth century brooch shaped as a mandolin. The brooch is incredibly detailed; everything from the delicate strings to the tuning keys has been meticulously rendered. The body of the mandolin is set with 75 old cut diamonds and modelled in 18ct white gold with a yellow gold back and pin. 

Total diamond weight: approx 3.50ct; colour H, VS-SI clarity 

Length: 5.5cm 

Width: 1.9cm across the centre