Antique Victorian Blue Glass and Diamond Demi Parure

Antique Victorian Blue Glass and Diamond Demi Parure, Circa 1880's

A beautiful and very unusual diamond late 19th century demi-parure consisting of a pair of earrings and a brooch/pendant. The circular shaped jewels are based on blue-tinted glass domes and then mounted with 4 carats of old-cut and rose-cut diamonds in a star-shaped pattern. Mounted in silver-upon-gold. Circa 1880's.

French hallmarks and maker's marks.

• Diamonds: 4.00 carat total
• Metals: 18ct gold and silver
• Country of Origin: France
• Dimensions: 27mm diameter (1.07 inches)
• Gross weight: 16 grams
• Condition: Fair. Additions or alterations made to the original: Earrings have been modified. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall in good condition. Loss of some very small diamonds. Slight cracks on one glass part