An Edwardian seed pearl and diamond starburst brooch/pendant, centring on an old European diamond and split pearl cluster, to an eight pointed star set with graduating seed pearls, with foliate collets similarly set between, to pin and safety catch and a concealed wire bale. Mount tested as approximately 14ct, pin as 9ct, 31mm x 31mm, 7.44g Provenance: Maurice 'Dick' Turpin, Barons Keep, London W14. Condition Report: Split pearls all present, a little dull in colour but well matched. Soft solder marks to the eyelet at the back of the mount. Scratches and marks commensurate with age.

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