14K & SILVER VICTORIAN DIAMOND SAPPHIRE SALAMANDER PIN: Beautifully detailed silver salamander is encrusted with 136 irregular and rose cut diamonds, 10 native cut sapphires, 1 native cut sapphire and 1 native cut emerald. Total diamond weight approx 1.00 CTW and total gemstone weight approx 1.98 CTW. 14K pin with chain. Measures approx 1 15/16'' long X 1 1/4'' wide. Weight approx 9.3 grams. This beautiful Salamander Brooch once belonged to the wife of Yves George Prade, Vice President of the Municipal Council of Paris and of the General Council of the Seine. He also served as Secretary of the Management of the Bank of Paris and the Netherlands and was the Director of Mumm Champagne. Consigned by direct a descendant of Yves George Prade. Sold with current Atlanta Gemological GIA graduate's appraisal for $2500.
CONDITION: 3 toes are missing. Otherwise in good condition.