Designed as a sea horse, set with circular-, step-cut, pear-, marquise-shaped and triangular blue topaz and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed MdV and Michele della Valle, numbered, pouch stamped Michele della Valle.

Signed Michele della Valle, numbered 1164, maker's mark. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Blue topaz stated to weigh a total of approximately 85.00 - 90.00 carats, well matched in colour, blue of medium saturation, with good transparency and small abrasions. Diamonds bright and lively, stated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as graded in the mount. No signs of wear to the metal. Clasp secure, rotating safety catch. In like-new condition. Gross weight approximately 61 grams. Pouch stamped Michele della Valle.
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