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Modernist brooch

Estimate €3.500–5.400

Description

In gold (750/000) with abstract modernist decoration, rocaille-inspired, in textured gold set with 15 oval and cushion-cut rubies, and 8 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.53ct.

Hallmark for 750/000 gold. Possibly French work from the 1960s.

(signs of wear)

H.: 5 cm

36.6 g

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