Seed pearl, tsavorite, agate and diamond pendant 'Rabbit in meadow', Michele della Valle

Of circular form, the carved agate rabbit to a ground pavé-set with circular-cut tsavorite garnets, the border set with seed pearls studded with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white gold and titanium, signed Michele della Valle and numbered, inscribed to the reverse Liao Dynasty A.D. 907-1125, fitted case.

Stamped 750 for gold, signed Michele della Valle, numbered 100736, inscribed Liao Dynasty A.D. 907 - 1125. Agate with white mottling, minor nicks and abrasion. Tsavorite garnets of various shades of green, bright and lively stones. Seed pearls of creamy white body colour, some overgrowth marks and minor blemishes. Diamonds bright and lively. Some minor scratches to metal. In very good condition.
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