Two mid 20th century gem set brooches, the first of giardinetto design, with flowerheads of cultured pearls within surrounds of claw set round-cut ruby, sapphire and emerald petals, between textured leaves, mounted in yellow precious metal, the pin stamped ‘750, 18’; the second brooch comprising a spray of claw set round-cut sapphires, with piercedwork ribbon bow, highlighted with single-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct yellow and white gold, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1963, and bearing maker’s mark ‘C&F’ for Cropp and Farr, first brooch width 47mm, weight 17gm, second brooch length 51mm, weight 12gm. £300-400