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Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier
About the Item
A most unusual and large turtle brooch bursting with a sparkling diamond encrusted shell. This extraordinary tortoise pin with 160 individually pave' set diamonds framed within highly detailed milgrain reserves. Hand made in the Victorian style with an 18k yellow gold body and blackened silver back. Although we're not reptile experts, we're calling this a Diamondback Terrapin.
The chain is not included, shown for modeling purposes.
Condition: Very good
Era: Victorian Revival
Year: 1960s
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
Diamonds: 134
2.50 Carats total
Cut: Rose
Color: J-M
Clarity: VS2-SI2
Graded by GIA standards
Dimensions:
2" tall x 1 3/8" Wide x 3/4" Depth
Weight: 26.9 Grams
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Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA
Item Id: ME0033PNMM
- Metal:14k Gold,Yellow Gold,Silver
- Stone:Diamond
- Stone Cut:Rose Cut
- Weight:26.9 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.38 in (35.06 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Length: 2 in (50.8 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Period:1960-1969
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Santa Barbara, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ME0033PNMM1stDibs: LU1018322685072
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