Victorian Tessiers, London Amethyst & Diamond Brooch star sapphire The base is set with

The base is set with an intaglio carved rock crystal panel (over red foil) featuring a rebus puzzle: "Can You Keep A Secret"

The five stones rest in foil backed pie-crust settings

In this instance the pansy is a rebus for "think of me"

The most charming of Victorian sentimental brooches

Victorian Tessiers, London Amethyst & Diamond Brooch star sapphire The base is set withDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A beautiful Victorian Tessiers cluster brooch set with a halo of bright old cut diamonds, surrounding a 6. 6ct Siberian amethyst. It shows a deep purple colour, which creates a gorgeous contrast against the diamonds. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860 and is crafted in 15k gold. Comes complete with the original Tessiers box. Tessiers on New Bond Street, London, known for its outstanding jewellery and diamonds. The