Edwardian 10k Yellow Gold, Pink Sapphire, and Pearl Brooch

This Edwardian-era brooch is crafted in 10k yellow gold and graced with a delicate arrangement of a pink sapphire flanked by two pearls. Pink sapphire tells a story spanning millennia—prized by ancient empires and revered as symbols of wisdom and protection. In medieval Europe, pink sapphires were used as talismans, believed to guard the bearer and amplify knowledge, earning them the moniker "The Intelligence Stone. Rosy and feminine, the sapphire in this brooch is set as a tribute to truth, love, and inner strength, their delicate color elegantly complemented by pearls—a timeless pairing that evokes the refined sensibilities of the Edwardian period. This brooch isn’t just a piece of jewelry; it’s a testament to the wearer’s grace, wisdom, and enduring spirit, encapsulating the charm and elegance of a bygone era.

• Circa 1900
• Tests 10k yellow gold
• One cushion cut sapphire (6.13 x 4.72 x 2.87 mm) weighing approximately 0.70 carat, graded as pink tone, medium light hue, slightly included
• Two white near round seed pearls, graded as white body color, rose overtone, fair luster
• Measures 2 ⅛ x 5/16 in.
• Estimated gross weight: 3.2 grams
• Good condition, wear appropriate with age