18 Karat Gold, Platinum And Diamond Brooch, Sterlé, Paris, Circa 1950

Of wave design, set with three old European and old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.10 carats, further accented by 42 old European, old mine and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.70 carats, signed Sterlé, Paris, numbered 9.667, French assay marks, marker's marks.

In good condition overall with slight discoloration at soldering points on the reverse and very light scratching commensurate with wear. Signed on the reverse of the uppermost tendril. The diamonds are approximately H-K color and predominantly VS-SI clarity with several I clarity examples. The mounting nicely three-dimensional and with a wonderful sense of movement.
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