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Antique Jargoon Brooch Silver Gilt Kondakoora Matara Diamonds Sapphire Circa 1900

Item:

This beautiful brooch is incredibly unusual, it is called a 'Kondakoora' hairpin. These pins were worn by women in Sri Lanka from the 18th century to the early 20th century. A 'kondakoora' is identified by the arrow shaped end and boteh shaped finial.

The pin is set in silver with highlights of silver gilt. Silver gilt is silver with a gold colour of the top. The piece is set with rose-cut jargoons, also known as 'Matara diamonds'. These pale blue stones were used to imitate diamonds, but they are blue zircon. They sit alongside a centre blue sapphire.

This piece would have been a hairpin and it was converted into a brooch.

Date: 1900

Measurement approximately:

l.- 11.0 cm, 110 mm.

Condition Report:  Excellent condition- Minimal wear, all wonderful as shown.  Please see images. Worldwide shipping.