The three clips each in the form of a hat, set with gold bead work, circular-cut and rose diamonds, and gold beads en tremblant, each signed René Boivin, French assay marks, the smaller pair of clips with French maker's marks and with later added pin fittings.

Cf: Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, Paris, 1994, pg. 133 for an illustration of a similar clip.

Each signed René Boivin, the smaller pair of clips with French maker's marks for Boivin. Each with French assay marks for gold. Diamonds estimated to weight less than approximately 2.00 carats, bright and lively. Smaller clips appeared to have been modified, the current pin fittings later added, with evidence of original ear/dress clip fittings, the collapsible dress clip fittings still present. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age and use. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 60 grams.
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