Smoky Quartz, Coral, and Cultured Pearl Clip/Brooch, Gianmaria Buccellati

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Smoky Quartz, Coral, and Cultured Pearl Clip/Brooch, Gianmaria Buccellati, the monumental form designed as a fancy-cut smoky quartz slab surmounted by a ridged shell with white and golden pearl tassels suspended from a coral branch, lg. 3 3/4 in., signed, Italian hallmarks.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

c. 1950s. According to the consignor, this piece and others like it were custom orders from Buccellati for a hostess who gave them as souvenirs to her guests.

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