Cultured pearl and diamond brooch, 1890s

Designed as a ribbon set with circular- and single-cut diamonds and a cultured pearl, brooch fitting detachable, French assay marks, cultured pearl later added.

Mounted in silver-topped gold; detachable pin fitting stamped with French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh estimated to weigh between 0.70 and 1.90 carat with a total of approximately 35.00 - 36.00 carats (excluding , on average of H-J colour and VS-I clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.30 - 13.35 mm, of white body colour, good lustre, little banding and few growth marks; cultured pearl later added. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 40 grams.
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