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Lot 70
Antique Gold, Diamond, and Pearl Bow Motif Brooch
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
In a fancy bow motif centering on an off round pearl (10mm) with old European and old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 total carats (I-J color, VS clarity) in a floral motif bezel setting, the ribbons bead set throughout with old European and old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 10.16 total carats (I-J color, VS-I clarity), with detachable locking pin stem and folded bail, testing 18KT.

2 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.

24.2 dwt.

Private Collection, Sea Island, Georgia

Purchased from Arthur Guy Kaplan Antique Jewelry, Baltimore, Maryland in March 2006.

Pearl displays a white body color with rose overtones, good luster, lightly spotted surface, and acceptable nacre quality.

Good estate condition; a couple of diamonds with chips; possibly early solder repair;

$8,000 - 16,000