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Details
An antique rock crystal and gem-set brooch
The heart-shaped rock crystal cabochon with reverse painted monogram "EO" to the rose-cut diamond, ruby and emerald coronet surmount with pearl detail, circa 1880, in fitted purple velvet case by Henry Tessier, please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin
The heart-shaped rock crystal cabochon with reverse painted monogram "EO" to the rose-cut diamond, ruby and emerald coronet surmount with pearl detail, circa 1880, in fitted purple velvet case by Henry Tessier, please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin
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