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A Conch Pearl, Gem-Set and Diamond Novelty Brooch The chameleon of whimsical design, the body set with a baroque conch pearl, the head, fin, tail and legs highlighted by circular-cut pink, orange and blue sapphires and similarly cut blue topaz, to a rose-cut colourless hardstone eye, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, conch pearl approximately 17.85 carats, length 5.5cm Footnotes: 海螺珠配彩色寶石及鑽石'變色龍'別針 Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding. 此拍品如要出口香港，可能須要申請出口許可證，若有興趣競標者，請在競投前與珠寶部聯絡。 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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W1S 1SR
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04 Jun 2025 14:00 BST
Ends from:
17 Apr 2026 14:00 BST
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