Vintage Gold and Gem-Set Brooch / Pendant, Tishman & Lipp

Designed in textured yellow gold in geometric floral motif, centered on a round cut sapphire (6.50 x 6.40 mm) with diamond set halo and with full cut round diamond accents to petals, completed with a single locking pin stem and a bail for pendant use, stamped 18K and with maker's mark TLI. Total diamond weight approximately .50 total carat (H-I color, SI1-SI clarity).

1.5 in.

11.9 dwt.

Sapphire displays a violetish blue hue, dark tone, and strong saturation.

From the Estate of the late Sally Eckerd Sullivan, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Sapphire with minute nicks and abrasions visible under 10x magnification; otherwise, good estate condition.

$800 - 1,200