An enamel, cultured pearl and diamond flower brooch

in the form of an orchid with plique-à-jour pink and purple enamel petals, with a round brilliant-cut diamond cluster center and a scrolling stem terminating with five drop-shaped cultured pearls; estimated total diamond weight: 2.20 carats; mounted in platinum and eighteen karat gold; length: 4 1/4in. (pearls not tested for origin). Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000 - Unsold.

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