A late 19^th century diamond and ruby brooch/pendant, designed as a central round mixed cut ruby claw set to openwork mount set with graduated old cut diamonds and eight further rubies, the yellow metal reverse with removable brooch fitting, 34mm x 34mm, weight approx 11.2g

Condition Report

One of the three stone leaf 'sprigs' has detached from the stylised fleur de lis terminal, other than this just general wear to the mount, some small surface abrasions to the stones, screw brooch fitting detaches and re-attaches well, notch to secure the pin does close all the way when pin is put in, refer to images

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