Lot 229
  • 229

Turquoise and diamond tiara/necklace, late 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, gold, turquoise, diamond
Designed as a graduated series of palmette motifs, each set with a cabochon turquoise within a surround of circular-cut diamonds, mounted on a line of figure-of-eight links, inner circumference approximately 250mm, detachable into a necklace and five clip brooches, detachable tiara frame, five brooch clip fittings, curb link chain length approximately 145mm, screwdriver and case, a few diamonds deficient.

Condition

Mounted in silver and gold. Turquoises light blue/green, some displaying matrix to the front and light crazing to a couple, matrix visible to the back. Five of the motifs are detachable. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 10.00-14.00 carats, diamonds bright and lively, a few diamonds deficient. Detachable tiara frame and screwdriver. Accompanied by case.
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