18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamond 'Heraldic Fleur-de-Lis' Pendant-Brooch, David Webb

The textured gold fleur-de-lis, with a removable plaque set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats, gross weight approximately 44 dwts, signed Webb; circa 1970. With signed box.

David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler by Ruth Peltason, page 94.

In good condition, with some evidence of minor discoloration in between some of the textured gold ropetwist segments. Gross weight approximately 44 dwts, dimensions approximately 3 1/4 by 3 inches. Signed on the pinbridge on the reverse. Accompanied by a small removable plaque that is set with diamonds that are approximately E-G color, VVS-VS clarity. The diamond-set plaque can be switched with a gold plaque, allowing for variety of wear, and the plaques are approximately 7/8 of an inch each. Fitted with a pendant loop.
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