A Rare, Important and Impressive 18kt Gold Enamel, Diamond Green Chalcedony Lion Pendant-Brooch by Frascarolo, circa 1960, marked, ['MODELE' / 'FC' / 'DEPOSE' / '750'/'347 AL'/ 'MADE 18K ITALY'] Italian assay mark, the pouncing lion with nicely applied patterned red and black enamel, accented by two oval cabochon (4.17 x3.03mm) dyed green chalcedony eyes, black enamel nose, its ears, cheeks and fangs pave' set with 34 round full-cut diamonds approximately G-H Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, .71 TCW total carat weight. Frascarolo is a well know mid-20th century designer recognized and strongly offered by all the major auction houses. His exquisite use of vibrant color and evocative shapes along with extraordinary subject matter naturally created feverish appeal for this pieces which was further amplified by his sudden and untimely death at a very young age of 48 years old. This piece would make an impressive museum quality addition to any outstanding collection of finer estate jewelry. This Frascarolo Pouncing Lion Pendant-Brooch comes with an official appraisal report and and $8500 Usd. insurance estimate retail replacement value report. - SIZE: 1-3/4" Length x 1-3/4" Width x 7/8" Depth. - TOTAL WEIGHT: 34.8 DWT / 54.1 Grams. - DIAMONDS: G-H Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, .71 TCW total carat weight. - CONDITION: Excellent. - NOTE: Chain for display purposes, not included.

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