Edwardian Diamond & Turquoise Bird Brooch by Georges Lenfant teardrop and yellow gold ruby-set centres

and yellow gold ruby-set centres

This one features a well dressed gentleman leaning on a tree-stump and displays the green and gold base typical of the Chelsea factory

It's set with three icy white diamonds and dates to the Art Nouveau period

it eventually evolved to include stones coming out of the African mines and cut in the old style cushion shape

wide enough to stretch between the knuckle and first finger joint

Edwardian Diamond & Turquoise Bird Brooch by Georges Lenfant teardrop and yellow gold ruby-set centresDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A gorgeous bird brooch by Georges Lenfant ad Dupont, dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. It depicts five little birds, sat on a branch, each set with a gorgeous turquoise body. Each one slightly different in it's own way and displaying great colour. The heads are set with rose cut diamonds with little ruby cabochon eyes. It's crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings. Georges Lenfant was one of the more