GROUP OF JEWELLERY, BOUCHERON

Comprising: two cuff bangles with a set of three interchangeable brilliant-cut diamond, lapis lazuli or hardwood fittings; pair of ear clips and a ring, each with a similar set of interchangeable fittings; all mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Boucheron, numbered, French assay and maker’s marks, five pouches stamped Boucheron.

Cf.: Gilles Néret, Boucheron: Four Generations of a World-renowned Jeweller, New York, 1988, pg. 200 for a similar example of the bracelets.

Accompanied by invoice and letter from Boucheron. Two bracelets: signed Boucheron, numbered PC884831, PC884835 and PC684832, A070 025. Hardwood fitting for bracelet numbered PC884833. Ring: signed Boucheron, numbered P49175 and P49339. Hardwood and lapis lazuli fittings for ring numbered P49024, A032-P49322. Ear clips: signed Boucheron, numbered PC884840, PC884843. Hardwood and lapis lazuli fittings for ear clips numbered PC884842, A076-025. All with French assay and maker's marks, stamped OR750 for 18k yellow gold. Diamonds weighing approximately 4.30 carats in total are bright and lively. Lapis Lazuli is medium dark blue of strong saturation. Typical pores visible on wood as commonly seen in natural wood, not noticeable when worn. Both Lapis and hardwood are in very good condition. Minor signs of wear to metal consistent with age, overall in very good condition. Five pouches stamped Boucheron.
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Accompanied by facsimile of an invoice and letter from Boucheron.