898
A diamond brooch
Estimate €450–950
897
A brooch/pendant
Estimate €500–700
Description
Silver (835/000) and gold (750/000), depicting a flowering branch.
Set with micro pearls, one rose cut diamond and three unusual mazarin cut diamonds.
Possibly Portuguese, 19th century.
(signs of wear, restorations and losses)
L.: 4.5 cm
9.3 g
Text
The mazarin cut is a transitional cut leading to the brilliant cut, which emerged in the 17th century. It features a pavilion identical to the table cut and a crown already close to the brilliant cut.
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