* Brooch in yellow gold 750 ‰ and platinum 850 ‰ of slightly oval shape. It is centered with a fine button pearl in a surround of old-cut diamonds alternated with two red stones and shouldered with four cultured pearls at the cardinal points. The brooch is accompanied by its LFG certificate attesting to the fine nature of the central pearl and its dimensions: 7.7 - 8.2 x 7.6 mm. Mid-19th century work PB : 8.4 g - Dimensions : 3 x 3 cm

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