Diamond tiara, circa 1900

The centre designed as two wreaths, each swing-set to the centre with circular-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, between two modified rectangular panels of open work floral and foliate design, set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, inner circumference approximately 290mm, central motif detachable and can be worn as a brooch or pendant, the panels can be worn as brooches.

Mounted in silver and gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 17.00 - 23.00 carats, estimated colour and clarity I-J and Si-I/included on average, some stones with chips. Traces of wear to ribbon. Some abrasions and tarnish to metal consistent with age and wear. Accompanied by early 20th century cardboard box stamped Cartier.
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