Magnificent French Belle Epoque Egyptian Revival Plique-A-Jour Brooch
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Magnificent French Belle Epoque Egyptian Revival Plique-A-Jour Brooch
About the Item
- Metal:Platinum,18k Gold
- Stone:Diamond
- Style:Egyptian RevivalVictorian
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:Late 19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: JU13102831554
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