Victorian Tessiers, London Amethyst & Diamond Brooch white gold snail-like shellfish that form a

snail-like shellfish that form a traditional part of a British seafood platter

and white appears to be a particularly pleasing colour combination

and this particular example is one of the finest we've seen

and the split shoulders each host a bezel set diamond accent

designed to be flexible and also simulate snake scales

Victorian Tessiers, London Amethyst & Diamond Brooch white gold snail-like shellfish that form aDATE: 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