PLATINUM & DIAMOND CHRISTIAN CROSS PENDANT.Late 19th century, probably French. Old European cut round diamond weighing approx. .80 ct. centered by 58 old mine cut diamonds in delicate openwork setting with diamond-set pendant loop; delicate platinum link chain, L:20". Total weight of 59 diamonds, approx. 5.30 ct. Cross, L: 3 5/8" Estimate $3,000-5,000
PROVENANCE: Descended in family of Arthur da Silva Bernardes, President of Brazil, 1922-1926
