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Plojoux diamond enamel portrait pendant/brooch, Swiss, circa 1915.

About the Item

Plojoux diamond enamel portrait pendant/brooch. Set throughout the brooch with sixteen round mixed old cut diamonds in open back grain and rubover settings with a total approximate weight of 0.20 carats, to a circular enameled brooch, featuring an extremely fine example of enamel portrait work, an engine turned background with various gold inlay details in an Egyptian theme including a tiara, earrings, a necklace and a raised scarab beetle motif, with open backholing, fitted to reverse with a secure hinge pin and to top a retractable oval bale, approximately 2.8cm in diameter. Tested yellow gold, numbered 38599, signed 'Plojoux Geneve' for Plojoux, Swiss, circa 1915.
  • Creator:
    Plojoux
  • Metal:
    Enamel
  • Stone:
    Diamond
  • Stone Cut:
    Old European Cut
  • Place of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1915
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 288081stDibs: LU18622347272
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