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Lot 195
Tuesday 08 Oct, 2013 - 10.00amA modern Erte 14k gold diamond and ruby set "Bird of Paradise" pattern pendant, the symmetrical facing Birds of Paradise interspersed by three small cabochon cut rubies, the wings pave set with sixty-eight small brilliant cut diamonds, 65mm x 57mm overall, on fine 490mm integral chain necklet for same (gross weight 19.8 grammes), inscribed to reverse "CFA 14k 34/500 Erte")