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Guillemin Freres

French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890
French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890

French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890

Located in Firenze, IT

. French work. Maker's mark of GUILLEMIN Frères, Boivin successor. Weight: 59.43 g. Dimensions of central

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Bracelets

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Guillemin Frères Fin de Siècle Enamel Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Guillemin Frères Fin de Siècle Enamel Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

Guillemin Frères Fin de Siècle Enamel Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

& rare example of a fin de siècle necklace. Guillemin Frères created a marvelous jewel embracing the

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