An antique emerald and diamond brooch, early 19th century

of bow motif, centering an old mine-cut diamond, further set with smaller old mine-cut diamonds; suspending a tumbled drop-shaped emerald; central diamond weighing approximately: 2.50 carats; estimated total diamond weight: 4.50 carats; mounted in silver-topped gold; length: 1 1/4in. Sold for $7,800

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