Diamond pendant-brooch, circa 1900

Designed as a scrolling bar supporting two long fringes anchored by collet-set cushion-shaped diamonds weighing 3.88 and 4.51 carats respectively, flanking a shorter central fringe supporting a pear-shaped diamond of approximately 1.00 carat, the whole further set with 8 old-mine diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats and additional smaller old-mine diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, brooch fitting detachable. 

The 3.88 ct diamond is approximately K-L color and VS-SI clarity, and the 4.51 ct diamond is approximately J-K color and VS clarity. The remainder of the diamonds are approximately I-L color and SI-I clarity. Nice movement when worn and in good condition. With detachable brooch mechanism and two pendant loops.
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