A late 19th century diamond set tiara, designed as seven graduated old and rose cut diamond set sprigs each interspersed with a stylised fleur de lis, all mounted to diamond set scrolls and collet and claw set in white metal to yellow metal reverse, with original tiara frame, once detached can be converted to a fringe necklace with the addition of a rose cut diamond bracelet, necklace approx 42cm long, bracelet approx 17.5cm long, tiara approx 4.5cm high (including frame), presented within original fitted case with compartment for tiara frame

Condition Report
Date circa 1880's/1890's, metal not tested, total weight approx 5cts, diamonds graduate from 0.01cts to 0.30cts, clarity ranges from VS2-I1/2, colour ranges from G/H, general wear but no significant visible damage, bracelet measures approx. 18cm, largest diamond measures approx. 4mm x 4mm and approx. 2.8mm deep, frame weighs approx. 12.4g, bracelet weighs approx. 6.6g, tiara weighs approx. 26g, slight compressions to frame, no significant visible damage to box just general wear, refer to images

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