Description:
Antique Diamond Flower, France, centering an old mine-cut diamond, with old mine-cut diamond petals, and rose-cut diamonds, approx. total diamond wt. 3.50 cts., silver-topped gold mount, with pendant fittings, and pinstem for brooch conversion, lg. 1 7/8 in., in original fitted box.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Center diamond spreads approx. 1.40 cts., depth not measurable. Lumpy old stone, bright, inclusion visible but not obtrusive. Mounting prevents further grading. Attachment soldered on. With original pinstem, pinstem with partial maker's mark and French guarantee stamps. Mount tests for around 14kt gold.
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Keywords
FranceKaitlin Shinnick
Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Gloria Lieberman
Director Emerita
617-350-5400
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