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Variously-shaped diamonds, platinum and 18k white gold, mid-20th century, detachable to be worn as two separate clip-brooches

Diamonds: the 4 main rounds ranging from 1.00 - 1.10 to 0.80 - 0.90 carats; the remaining diamonds for an approximate total weight of 1.00 - 1.50 carats. Combined approximate total weight of 4.70 - 5.60 carats

Size/Dimensions: as one brooch 5.0 cm long; as two clip-brooches 2.6 cm high
Gross weight: 20.0 grams
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TRANSFORMABLE JEWELS
Thanks to the courts across Europe commissioning jewellery suitable for multiple occasions, this fashion of transformational jewellery remained popular even into the 20th century, where brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, and others created modular jewellery wearable in different ways: bracelets could be transformed into necklaces and brooches could be worn as pendants.

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