Of floral design, the centre set with a cabochon synthetic ruby possibly later replaced, surrounded with brilliant-cut diamonds, the petals highlighted with circular-cut demantoid garnets, peridots and rubies, signed Marchak, numbered, French assay mark.

Cf.: Maguerite de Cerval, Marchak, Paris, 2006, pg. 103 for an illustration of the sketch of this brooch. 

Signed Marchak Paris, numbered 23387A, inscribed Made in France. French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Demantoid garnets well matched in colour, yellowish green of medium saturation, with typical inclusions, abrasions, nicks and chips. Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, abrasions and chips. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 56 grams.
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