Wonderful French Art Nouveau 18 Carat Gold Diamond Griffin Chimera Brooch Pendant slinky_gold_chain under magnification there is a

under magnification there is a small hairline crack on the back of her hair

these would cost c£5300 direct from Niessing

you won't see another one anyway

Red faceted garnet

And they're curly now when they used to be straight

Wonderful French Art Nouveau 18 Carat Gold Diamond Griffin Chimera Brooch Pendant slinky_gold_chain under magnification there is aDescription: Ok I'll say it the French were the best at this sort of stuff! Wonderful, crisp casting, beautifully modelled beastie (Some sort of chimera or griffin?. It has 2 loops that can be used to convert it to a pendant but you'd need a chain with a clasp at each end to secure it (or you could ask a jeweller to put on some jump rings easily. Age: 1905, Art Nouveau Size and weight: 14. 9g 4cm wide 3. 8cm tall. Materials: 18 carat gold with French