Diamond and sapphire parure, Harry Winston

Comprising: a necklace, centred on three floral clusters of circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a collar composed of similarly set clusters alternating with oval links set with brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, length approximately 430mm; a bracelet, length approximately 175mm; and pair of pendent earrings of similar design, post fittings, each piece signed JT for Jacques Timey, numbered, necklace pouch stamped HW.

Accompanied by invoice from Harry Winston, dated 1980, stating that the total diamond weights are 15.41 carats (bracelet), 40.35 carats (necklace), 6.41 carats (earrings), and the total sapphire weight across the parure is 13.13 carats. Bracelet, necklace and both earrings stamped Pt 950 for platinum to reverse of one link, maker's mark for Jacques Timey. Bracelet numbered 8976 to clasp and stamped OR for gold on the tongue. Necklace numbered 8728 to clasp, stamped OR for gold on tongue. Sapphires deep blue, transparent, with typical inclusions visible under magnification, some to the naked eye, some surface reaching, some small areas of minor chipping and wear to facet edges. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to be approximately H/I colour, VS clarity on average. Clasps secure. Light scratches to surfaces consistent with wear. Earrings each approximately 37mm in length. In good condition.
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Accompanied by an invoice from Harry Winston.