Garnet and diamond demi-paraure, 19th Century

Comprising: a necklace designed as a series of graduated clusters, each set with a oval-shaped garnet within a border of old-mine-cut diamonds; a pair of ear pendants en suite, later post and butterfly fittings, in a Van Cleef & Arpels case

Garnets medium to strong pinkish red colour, medium to strong saturation, typical inclusions, some surface reaching, lively, old-mine-cut diamonds G-H to K-L colour, VS to I, some with small chips, later post and butterfly fittings, necklace's clasp secure, leather case in good condition consistent with age and use, overall condition very good
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