Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby and Enamel Clip-Brooch, Circa 1930

Composed of a carved rock crystal segment, round, old European-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 5.30 carats, accented by carved ruby leaves and calibré-cut rubies, mounted in platinum.

Set with 115 old European-cut and round and 7 baguette diamonds approximately G-I color and VS-SI clarity. Also set with 18 carved ruby leaves and 12 calibré-cut rubies of medium deep purplish red color, the faceted rubies of good clarity and the carved rubies of semi-translucent clarity. The rock crystal is intact, with a few tiny chips and some scratching to the surface on the reverse. Black enamelling is chipped and peeled in places, but does not show through to the metal. In good condition overall.
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