Designed as a jaguar's head, set with polished black resin and embellished with single-cut diamonds, signed MdV, Italian assay and maker's marks, may be worn as a brooch or as a pendant with corresponding fittings, case signed Michele della Valle.

Signed MdV for Michele della Valle, maker's marks. Italian assay marks for 18 carat gold. Resin in overall good condition, with small scratches. Diamonds bright and lively, stated to weigh approximately 2.75 - 3.25 carats, on average H-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as graded in the mount. Gross weight approximately 81 grams. Case stamped Michele della Valle.
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