Diamond rivière, late 19th century

Designed as a graduated line of pinched collet-set cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds connected with knife-edge linking, length approximately 350mm, fitted case. 

Mounted in silver and gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 16.00 - 17.00 carats, including the largest calculated to weigh approximately 2.20 carats; diamonds on average H-I colour, VS-SI clarity. Clasp secure, safety catch to the side. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 25 grams. Fitted case with the monogram CJJM on the exterior cover; inside stamped AUGER, Joaillier Orfèvre, Place des Victoires, Paris.
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