Here we have a gorgeous Italian 18kt yellow gold cat broochby Toliro c. 1970. The brooch is approx. 1.75" tall, 1.25" wide and has elaborate 3D lifelike details including textured body and white gold whiskers. The brooch has pink sapphire pear shape eyes and a round pink sapphire nose. The sapphires measure 2@ pear shape, approx. 1@ 5.80 x 3.20, 1@ 5.40 x 3.25mm, 1@ round faceted, approx. 1.80mm, approx. 1.30 cts/tw, slpR hue, 3-4 tone, 2-3 saturation, Moderately Included clarity. The piece has a white gold ribbon around the neck which is set with three (3), drop pave set, round single cut diamonds. The diamonds measure approx. 3@1.00mm/ea, 0.15 cts/tw, G - H color, VS2 SI1 clarity. The brooch is stamped "Toliro" K18, has a locking catch, textured finish and weighs approx. 11.80 grams (7.60 dwt)....Provenance: A Charleston South Carolina Private Estate...

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