Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
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18ct gold, ruby and diamond necklace, designed as an articulated line of 19 flowerheads each comprising a central claw-set brilliant-cut diamond framed by four similarly set oval-shaped ruby petals, alternating with clusters of four brilliant-cut diamonds and completed by a chain of polished quatrefoil shaped links and a box clasp, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 34.55 and 3.18 carats respectively, length approximately 434 mm.
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- Claw Set Jewellery - The description "claw set" in jewellery refers to a setting where the gemstone is held in place by metal prongs that resemble claws. These prongs are bent over the edges of the gemstone to secure it in the setting. This type of setting is commonly used for diamonds and other precious stones.
- Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.
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