Platinum, Seed Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1910

Of openwork design set in the center with an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carats, accented by smaller old European-cut and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.15 carats, further set with seed pearls measuring approximately 3.1 to 1.4 mm., suspending a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 7.3 mm., one diamond missing.

The seed pearls are very slightly silvery white in bodycolor with pink overtones and good luster. The pearl drop is slightly button-shaped with a slightly more ivory body color than the seed pearls; moderate dimple to the top and very slightly ringing near the base. Backed by a fluted mounting. The larger diamonds are approximately I-J color, mostly SI clarity. Remaining diamonds are approximately near colorless and lively. As noted, one small rose-cut diamond is missing near the center. The mounting with minor signs of wear. In good condition. Please note that the pearl drop is a natural pearl and accompanied by GIA report no. 2125777021 stating natural pearl, saltwater.
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Accompanied by GIA report no. 2125777021 stating natural pearl, saltwater.