Lot 209
  • 209

Blue topaz, onyx and diamond 'Fuchxia' demi-parure, Marina B

Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 CHF
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Description

  • Marina B
  • signed Marina B and numbered, maker's marks.
Comprising: a collar designed as a series of stylised girandoles set with faceted blue topaz, onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 365mm; and a pair of ear clips en suite, mounted in white gold,

Literature

Cf: Viviane Jutheau de Witt, Marina B, The Art of Jewellery Design, Skira, Milan 2003, page 122, for examples of jewels from the 'Fuchxia' collection.

Condition

Necklace stamped 750 for gold and numbered C2160. Total diamond weight stated to be approximately 10.30 carats. Total topaz weight stated to be approximately 61.98 carats. Earrings stamped 750 for gold and numbered C4061. Total diamond weight stated to be approximately 3.38 carats. Diamonds G-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as graded in the mount, bright and lively stones. Topaz well matched in colour, some occasional minor abrasions. Minimal wear to the metal, light scratches to the gold, otherwise in very good condition.
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