Diamond necklace and two brooches, Late 18th Century

Of foliate design, set with lasqué-cut, pear-shaped and rose diamonds, necklace and brooch with detachable pendants, necklace length approximately 385mm, brooches with later pin fittings.

All mounted in silver. Foil backed diamonds bright and lively. Each side of necklace terminating on loop allowing ribbon to be added for necklace to be worn. Pendants on brooch and on necklace detachable. Necklace well articulated. Brooches with secure safety catches. Both with later brooch pins to reverse, adapted from sections of larger jewels. Abrasions and tarnish to mounts consistent with age and wear. Overall good condition.
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