DIAMOND AND PLATINUM BOW BROOCH

Designed as an openwork bow with diamonds set à jour, the two largest old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.85 carats total, with four old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats total, rectangular step cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats total and numerous round, single and old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.00 carats total. Mounted in platinum. 2 5/8 inches x 1 1/2 inches.
Gross weight: 21.00 dwt.

Jewelry from the Estate of Carol Hardin Davis

Overall Condition: Acid test indicates the brooch is platinum with a 14 karat gold pin. A few diamonds have chips. There is discolored epoxy on the back of the brooch.

Two Largest Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)
Color: K-L.
Clarity: VS-SI.

Other Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)
Color: G-K.
Clarity: VS-SI, a few I.

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