Platinum and Diamond Tiara-Necklace Combination, France

The graduated Belle Époque design composed of ribbon scroll, bow and foliate flourishes, the top set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 2.45 carats, accented by numerous old European, single and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 57.55 carats, signed V.C.A, numbered 9070 CS, with French assay marks; together with a white metal frame and two detachable sections measuring 4 and 2¼ inches, with French assay mark and French workshop marks for Vassort; circa 1915. With box.