DIAMOND BROOCH AND EARRINGS, MID 19TH CENTURY

Designed as a foliate spray set with cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, French hallmarks, four brooch pendants can be detached and two can be added to the earrings, later alterations, case.

Brooch: Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 carat gold. Length approximately 120mm. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 10.00 -12.00 carats, estimated colour K-M, estimated clarity I on average. Ear clips: Length approximately 41mm. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.70-3.00 carats, mixed colours and clarities. Screw fastening. Well articulated. Later fitted case, does not close. In good condition.
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