Neoclassical yellow gold 750 mm pendant composed of a platinum choker finished by a diamond-shaped pattern pierced and chased holding two small chains in yellow gold decorated with small pearls, the whole holding a geometric pattern pierced and chased with Greek and acanthus leaves, the center composed of a sapphire cabochon in a surround of rose-cut diamonds, a small pearl tassel hinged at the bottom of the design. Around 1880. Removable system to wear it as a brooch. Gross weight: 15.3 g. Height of the main motif: 3.5 cm.

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