GOLD, ENAMEL, HALF PEARL AND DIAMOND DEMI PARURE, CIRCA 1860

In the Etruscan revival style comprising; an oval pendant/brooch centring on a star motif set with half-pearls, cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, to a blue enamel surround, the reverse with a glazed locket compartment, detachable suspension bail, together with a pair of pendent earrings en suite.

Demi-Parure: Pearls of various body colours, well matched in size and colour in pendant. Enamel in good overall condition, white enamel with some crazing, small bubbles in some and traces of dirt. Diamonds bright. Some tarnish, could benefit from a professional clean. Scratches and indentations to reverse consistent with wear. Later fittings to earrings. In overall good condition.
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