Sotheby's, New York, October 2001

Lot 78 Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1860.

The lozenge-shaped floral motif set with 5 cushion shaped pink tourmalines weighing approximately 15.00 carats, completed by 74 old-mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 10.00 carats, accented further with very small old - European and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, the gem set plaque circa 1860, the gold pin flame later added, several small diamonds missing.
Accompanied by GRS report no. 2001 - 06043 stating Natural Tourmalines