Diamond brooch, Faraone, 1960s

Designed as a stylised spray of flowers set with marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds, mounted in platinum, unsigned, maker's marks, case.

Stamped Pt 950 for platinum, Illario maker's mark 26AL, accompanied by original wooden case by Faraone. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 21.70carats. Four pear-shaped diamonds weighing from approximately 1.34 to 2.95 carats, three principal marquise diamonds weighing from 1.56 to 2.85 carats (accompanied by CISGEM certificates dated 1998 stating that they are D,E,F colours) gauged and graded in mount in our expert's opinion they range from E to G colour, VVS to SI clarity. Minor scratches to mount due to normal wear. In very good condition.
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