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19th Century Napoleon 3 Porcelain Miniature Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch

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Brooch in silver and rose gold, 18 karats. Delicate antique jewel, this antique brooch is made of a porcelain miniature representing the portrait of a girl protected by a crystal. The set is surrounded by rose-cut diamonds set closed and separated by natural pearls. The clasp is a pin with safety hook to which is attached a second pin with security chain. Diameter of the pearls: 3.5 / 4 mm. Total diameter: 2.8 cm, width at the widest: 3.7 mm. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III brooch. Our opinion: An adorable jewel of charm, of a delicacy unequaled. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with their certificate of authenticity, written by our certified antique jewelry expert and graduated gemologist, which presents the exact characteristics of the jewelry at the time of its writing. Each piece of jewelry is checked and repolished by our French workshop, controlled by our expert before being shipped: metal, gem, structure... and presented in a neat and qualitative gift wrapping. The shipment is made thanks to an adapted way of shipping with insurance and tracking number. When possible, the rings can be sized within the range of sizes suggested, and this is offer and done before shipping by our workshop.
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold,Rose Gold,Silver,Sterling Silver
  • Stone:
    Natural Pearl,Diamond,White Diamond,Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Rose Cut
  • Style:
    Napoleon III
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Polished. Wear consistent with age and use. This jewel has been verified, checked and re-polished by our workshop. This jewel will be delivered with a certificate of authenticity drawn up by our expert certified antique jewelry.
  • Seller Location:
    Poitiers, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 17-0241stDibs: LU40422960213

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