CITRINE DEMI-PARURE, 1830S COMPOSITE

comprising: a brooch set with pear-shaped and oval citrines within cannetille and repoussé work borders, the largest weighing approximately 8.56 carats; and a pair of earrings similarly set, the pear-shaped citrines weighing approximately 4.76 and 4.43 carats, hook fittings, fitted case

Citrine in the centre of the brooch measures approximately 21.6 x 13.3 x 7.1mm, calculated to weigh approximately 8.56 carats. Citrines in earrings measure approximately 17.7 x 11.2 x 5.7mm, calculated to weigh approximately 4.76 carats; and 17.4 x 10.5 x 5.8mm, calculated to weigh approximately 4.43 carats. Brooch and earrings possibly adapted from a larger jewel, brooch fitting later. Citrines orangey-yellow, some colour zoning visible. Brooch width approximately 48mm, earring length approximately 41mm, combined gross weight approximately 19 grams. Some gold solder to reverse. Overall condition good. Fitted case.
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