DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A beautiful Victorian Tessiers cluster brooch set with a halo of bright old cut diamonds, surrounding a 6.6ct Siberian amethyst. It shows a deep purple colour, which creates a gorgeous contrast against the diamonds. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860 and is crafted in 15k gold. Comes complete with the original Tessiers box. 

Tessiers on New Bond Street, London, known for its outstanding jewellery and diamonds. The firm claims to have been established in 1812, possibly by the descendants of Etienne de Tessier, a refugee who arrived in England in 1712. However, the first information about the business are in an 1841, a directory listing of Griffin & Tessier, goldsmiths and silversmiths, at 32 South Audley Street. One of the partners was Louis Alexander Tessier, who in 1851 advertised as Louis Tessier & Sons, active as artists in hair mourning jewellery at 32 Conduit Street and 32 South Audley Street. After the retirement of L.A. Tessier (1857) the business was continued by his sons Henry Thomas Louis Tessier (1816 - 1891) and Edward Tessier. The partnership, active also at 26 New Bond Street, was dissolved in 1869.

STONES 

Siberian Amethyst- 6.6ct 

Old Cut Diamonds 

MEASUREMENTS 

 2 x 1.5cm

WEIGHT 

 4.2g

MARKS 

 No marks present, tests as 15k gold 

CONDITION 

 Excellent