Designed as a stylized leaf, the surmount set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a graduated articulated series of collet-set cabochon rubies and emeralds, circa 1937, French assay marks for platinum and gold, partial maker's mark for Leroy Chevrier Huot, 6.7cm overall length. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Françoise Cailles.

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Literature:
Cf. Françoise Cailles, René Boivin, Editions de l'Amateur, P. 237 for a drawing of a very similar brooch of the same design
Cf. Judith Price, Masterpieces of French Jewelry, President of the National Jewelry Institute, Running Press 2006, P.103 for a photo of the brooch. 6.6cm high, 6.1cm