A Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Crown
likely mid-16th CENTURY
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L O T 24
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Approximately 380 round and pear-shaped diamonds .75 to 11 cts. totaling approximately 550 cts., the crown designed as seven spires of four large diamonds joined to the gold and diamond lattice by a lower diamond-set band.
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Some settings may be strengthened, minor repairs to lattice.
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Acquired by Naomi Wanjiku in Nairobi, then sold to Felipe Santos in Rio de Janeiro in 1975. Remained in the Santos family until a 2003 auction.
LOT 24
A Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Crown