Diamond ring, Cartier, 1930s

set with two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 2.31 and 2.34 carats respectively, further accented with two marquise-shaped diamonds, size L, signed Cartier London, case stamped Cartier Paris.

Signed Cartier London to exterior on the base of band. Abrasions commensurate with age and wear. Two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 2.31 and 2.34 carats, no fluorescence, estimated colours and clarities: 2.34 carats - SI to I/included, visible black pinpoint inclusions near the girdle, F+ colour 2.31 carats - VVS to VS, G/F colour Two side stones each weighing approximately 0.25 carats, estimated colours and clarities approximately F/G VS, graded within the mount.
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Please see front cover image of Mary Crewe-Milnes before her marriage, age 19, wearing the above lot.