Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Love Struck Heart Brooch buffalo horn The snake features cross-hatched scale

The snake features cross-hatched scale detailing

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

4ct) and shimmering old cut diamonds

with strong antique patina

some general wear commensurate with age

Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Love Struck Heart Brooch buffalo horn The snake features cross-hatched scaleDATE: 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