An extravagant vintage peacock brooch, set with sapphires, cultured pearls, mother of pearl, zircons and a ruby, in sterling silver, Israel, circa 1990's. This stunning piece has been expertly crafted out of sterling silver in the form of a peacock. bezel set for the eye is a solitaire ruby, totaling approximately 0.03 carats. The gem is a fine purplish red hue, has medium to strong saturation, light tone and very good clarity (eye clean). Prong set are 30 sapphires, totaling approximately 4.34 carats and ranging in size from 1.41 carats to 0.07 carats. All the gems are a fine blue, with medium to light tone, medium to strong saturation and very good clarity (eye clean). 12 white cultured pearls with fine luster each measuring 4.5 - 5 mm and 3 carved mother of pearl roses, each 8 mm, complement this piece beautifully . Also bezel set are 18 zircons, totaling approximately 0.36 carats; all of beautiful color and clarity. A classic and sturdy clasp completes this beauty. The brooch's condition is like new, having come from the estate of a jeweler. It is marked 925 for sterling silver (confirmed with acid testing). It is a rather substantial piece weighing, approximately, 16.54 grams and measures 2.7 inches (6.8 cm) by 1.18 inches (3 cm). A truly delightful find!

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