A. BEGAT Set in silver and 14K (585) and 18K (750) gold comprising: a 14K (585) gold transformation necklace, composition of rose hip flowers and leaves, entirely set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds; an 18K gold pendant centered on a rose hip flower set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. French work, late 19th century. Preserved in its case. Length: approx. 40cm. Pendant height: approx. 6.5cm. Gross weight: 96.2g (a silver and gold brooch depicting flowers and foliage set with rose-cut diamonds is attached; missing, chipped and damaged at the setting). A late 19th century french diamonds parure

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