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Lot 2040

Gold, Pearl, and Diamond Convertible Brooch

Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Central cluster of round cultured pearls (5.0mm to 5.8mm) interspersed with full cut round and single cut diamonds set in white gold, completed with a single locking pin stem, testing 14KT, set within a removable naturalistic gold frame with vine tendrils and with full cut round diamonds set in white gold, with hook and figure eight safety, stamped 18 and with a maker's mark, white gold testing 14KT, yellow gold testing 18KT. Total diamond weight is approximately .65 carat (G-H color, VS2-SI1 clarity).

1.75 x 1.75 in.

20.5 dwt.

Pearls display a white bodycolor with cream and gray overtones, very good luster, lightly spotted surface, and acceptable nacre.

Private Collection, Houston, Texas; by descent

Good estate condition; two diamonds with minute chips visible under 10x magnification.

$1,500 - 2,500