EMERALD AND DIAMOND LAPEL WATCH, 1920s

The rectangular dial applied with Arabic numerals, encased within a cartouche-shaped frame decorated with ribbon motifs and millegrain-set throughout with circular-, single-cut, pear- and triangular-shaped diamonds, further embellished with calibré-cut emeralds, to a diamond-set surmount. 

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS Manual movement running at the time of cataloguing. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 4.0-6.0 carats. Estimated colour H/J, estimated clarity VS/SI. Emeralds well matched, strong colour saturation, with typical inclusions visible under 10x lens. Some wear to facet edges, chips and nicks to some of the stones' surfaces. Wear to the jewel commensurate with age. Dial with some discolouration and small scratches, could benefit from a professional clean. Glass with slight abrasions to the surface. In overall good condition.
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