Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Love Struck Heart Brooch buffalo horn directly influenced by the departure

directly influenced by the departure of the first envoy to Japan in 1868 through to 1918 when their rule ended

with a loop at the back for wear as a pendant

some general wear commensurate with age

4ct) and shimmering old cut diamonds

A particularly lovely bowed double heart ring dating from the late 19th Century

Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Love Struck Heart Brooch buffalo horn directly influenced by the departureDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A wonderful sapphire and diamond brooch. It's modelled as an open love struck heart, set with an sparkling diamonds and calibre cut sapphires. The combination of colours is gorgeous and each stone is millegrain set. It's crafted in 18k white gold and dates from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. Nowadays the heart is used to symbolise true love, however the mention of Cupid is typically seen as a cherubic infant wielding a bow