An 18k yellow gold (750 ‰) choker necklace, the choker formed of two cutaway turbogas links terminating at the center in two fans joined by a link set with old-cut diamonds and highlighted by a palmette of oval rubies. French work around 1940. Neck size: 38.5 cm Gross weight: 121.9 g Leroy et fils Avenue de l'Opéra Paris case.

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