DIAMOND NECKLACE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Designed to the front as three graduated flower heads spaced by leaf detail, close-set throughout with cushion-shaped diamonds, to a single row of rose-cut diamonds, length approximately 460mm, the back necklace separates to allow a shorter length, each of the four leaf trios are detachable as are the three flower heads; accompanied by two brooch fittings, one plain one with diamond foliate detail, two diamonds deficient.

Estimated total diamond weight approximately 28.0 - 32.0 carats, of mixed colours and clarities, principal diamond in central flower head estimated to weigh approximately 1.05 carats with two measurements. As stated in the cataloguing please note there are two diamonds are deficient. Necklace sits well, the flower heads and leaves well articulated, jointed necklace with little movement. Can be worn as a necklace or two brooches. In very good condition.
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