Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A ruby and diamond set leaf brooch, circa 1950s-1960s, modelled as a foliate frond, possibly Elodea Crispa (Curly water thyme), with a textured finish, accented with claw set round-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds (one diamond missing), mounted in yellow precious metal, stem bearing maker’s mark ‘PAX’ in lozenge-shaped punch, length 90mm. £300-£400