Pendant / brooch Louis Philippe era

An 18k gold and enamel brooch / pendant from the Louis Philippe era (1830�'1848), set with circa 3 carats of old mine cut diaonds. France, circa 1845. 
Size:  8.4 x 4.2 cm

Weight: 24.4 grams


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Many jewelry pieces from the 19th century were done ‘a double usage’: suitable for double usage. A necklace could be worn as two bracelets, or in the hair, a tiara ornament could be used as a brooch and bracelet decorations could be a brooch too. This magnificent 18 karat gold European piece from the 1840s can be a pendant and a brooch, depending on the occasion and the mood. It has fine black enamel rims and it is set with circa 3 carats of beautiful old mine cut diamonds.
size:  8.4 x 4.2 cm
weight: 24.4 grams