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Signed Mikimoto Pearl & 14K Gold Brooch
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Pre 1980 item# 262438
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Kensington House Antiques
(301)942-0955
$375
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Elegant 14K yellow gold and pearl brooch in a modern bouquet design. The four pearl "flowers" are set atop golden stems that are tied with a swirling gold ribbon. Each pearl is 5.5 mm and has the wonderful white body color with silvery overtones characteristic if Mikimoto pearls. The nacre is thick and the skins are very smooth. The back is marked with Mikimoto's hallmark and "K14".Origin: Japan, circa 1970. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-5/8" x 1-1/8". Weight: 6.0 grams.
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Philippe Charriol 18K Gold Celtic Cufflinks
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Pre 1980 item# 149885
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Kensington House Antiques
(301)942-0955
$650
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Very handsome 18K gold and steel cable cufflinks by one of the most important high-end contemporary jewelry designers, Philippe Charriol. Charriol rose to prominence working for Cartier before starting his own brand in 1983 with his “Celtic” line of jewelry. These cufflinks are part of the “Celtic” line and were intended to accessorize with Charriol’s now-famous cable watch. The toggle backs make these cufflinks easy to put on and comfortable to wear. Each end of the top faces are marked with Charriol’s logo. The backs are marked “750” for 18K gold. A more recent cufflink design from the Celtic line is available by special order at Charriol’s two American boutiques for $1,000.Origin: Switzerland, last quarter 20th century. Size: top faces, 13/16” long. Weight: 10.0 grams.
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18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel & Pearl Brooch
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Pre 1980 item# 72384
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Kensington House Antiques
(301)942-0955
$525
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18K gold brooch worked in a fish-scale pattern and then finished in beautiful translucent emerald green enamel. The ends of the brooch feature rows of small diamonds set in white gold, while the center suspends an enamel-capped tassle of gold rope-twist chains that terminate in baroque pearls. The pearls have stunning lustre and the enameling is of the finest quality. The reverse is signed by the maker "DNM 5741" and is marked "750".Origin: Europe, mid-20th century. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-21/32" wide; 1-11/16" long. Weight: 12.5 grams.
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