Diamond collier de chien/bracelet combination, late 19th century

Designed as a series of openwork lozenge-shaped knife-edge links set with circular-cut diamonds, may be converted into two bracelets, length approximately 355mm, two diamonds deficient.

Total diamond weight approximately 20.00 - 25.00 carats, larger stones with strong yellow tints, estimated colour of smaller stones H-I, estimated clarity Si-I/included on average, some stones with strong yellow or blue fluorescence. Abrasions and tarnish to metal consistent with age and wear. Two small diamonds deficient.
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