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A Belle-Époque Brooch

Estimate €1.000–1.500

Description

Silver and gold, set with a small natural pearl (~3.8mm), 77 old brilliant cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 3.70ct and a central old brilliant cut diamond with an approximate weight of 0.70ct.

Possibly German work, ca. 1900.

(minor signs of wear)

3.8 x 4.2 cm

12.4 g

Provenance

Private collection, Estoril.

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