The blackened platinum ribbon, modelled to resemble lace, embellished with foliate motifs, highlighted with circular-cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 180mm, signed Boucheron, French assay and marker's marks.

Cf: Gilles Néret, Boucheron: Histoire d'une dynastie de joailliers, 1988, Lausanne, pages 66 and 67 for a bow brooch of similar design, created by Lefort for Boucheron in 1908.

Signed Boucheron Paris. French assay marks for gold and silver, also mounted in platinum (assay marks for platinum not in existence until 1912). Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 2.50 - 3.50 carat, bright and lively. Clasp secure, safety chain deficient. Signs of wear to metal consistent with age and use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 65 grams.
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