VINTAGE DIAMOND RUBY SHAWU ELEPHANT BROOCH 15CT GOLD CIRCA 1980
A delightful late 20th Century Shawu Elephant brooch dotted with a red Ruby eye and modelled in solid 15ct Yellow Gold with large White Gold tusks.
The brooch is stamped ‘Shawu’ who was one of the Magnificent Seven, a large African Elephant found in Kruger National Park during the mid 20th Century. He was recognised for his giant pincer shaped tusks which are the largest on record.
Both of his tusks are lined with six sparkling Diamonds which total to approx. 0.12ct and have superb VS 1 clarity and H colour.
It’s a wonderful collector’s piece and has been updated with a newer pin and trombone clasp over time.
We recommend you insure for £2000, We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.
WEIGHT: 10.96 grams
MEASURES: Width 28mm x Height 38mm x Depth 7mm
METAL: 15ct Yellow Gold
STONES: Ruby (approx. 0.05ct), Diamonds (approx. 0.12ct total)
CLARITY: VS 1 – H colour
AGE: Late 20th Century, Circa 1980
MARKS: ‘SHAWU’ stamp, 15ct stamp
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 20-742
