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"An outstanding late Victorian tiger's claw brooch set in 18K yellow gold and accented with blue sapphires. Tiger claws became popular for use in jewelry following Queen Victoria's proclamation as Empress of India. Big-game hunters often brought back souvenirs of their travels and commissioned jewelry for their friends and family. Usually, the claws are set simply in gold or have an ornate Indian-style mounting, but the use of colored gemstones is extremely rare. The sapphires are of the finest quality, vividly saturated, medium tone, pure blue in color and VSI in clarity. The brooch retains its original extended pinstem. The pin could also be worn as a pendant with the addition of a simple folding bail. Tested and guaranteed 18K.\r\n\r\nOrigin: probably American, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-13/16\"\u009D long x 15/16\" wide\u009D. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 1.83 cts. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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