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Up for sale or buy-it-now is a truly stunning, highly collectible statement brooch from the premium, high-end François for Coro line. Known for limited production runs and exceptional craftsmanship, items bearing the François mark are deeply prized by vintage costume jewelry connoisseurs.
Design Details:
This dramatic, heavily dimensional piece features an arched sea serpent or dragon fish body detailed with intricately textured gold-tone scales. It is beautifully accented with wrap-around bands of clear pavé-set crystal rhinestones and structured, ribbed fins. The creature\'s face features a captivating, vivid green rhinestone eye and sculpted jaws holding a beautiful faux-pearl focal accent.
Hallmark:
The reverse features a high-quality textured finish and displays the crisp, unmistakable signature © Francois hallmark cartouche on the lower body.
Condition:
Good vintage condition! The gold-tone finish remains bright, rich, and clean. The green focal eye and the jaw-set pearl accent are intact. Please note: There are a couple of small clear pavé rhinestones missing along the textured bands of the body. These are relatively minor given the high dimensionality of the scales but are present upon close inspection. The pin mechanism, hinge, and rollover safety clasp function perfectly and hold securely.
Approximate length: ~3 inchesPlease review all macro photographs carefully as they serve as the visual baseline for the item\'s condition.
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