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Pair of Art Deco onyx circle and diamond pendant earrings by Henri Picq, Paris, each hung a circular onyx hoop suspending an old brilliant cut diamond within from pavé set diamond sleeve join, from an articulated line of eight smaller diamonds and cabochon onyx tops, the diamonds of old brilliant, cushion and rose cut, millegrain set in platinum and with yellow gold fittings and backs, French assaymarks for the gold, unsigned but accompanied by the original invoice from Henri Picq, giving a diamond weights of two at 0.71 cts. and sixteen at 1.48 cts. (totaling 2.19 cts.). Henri Picq et Fils was founded in 1888 and quickly enjoyed great success as a major supplier to Cartier. After 1900 he worked almost exclusively for them, creating some of their most stunning, intricate and elaborate gem set pieces.
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