TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND TIARA, CHARLES DE TEMPLE, 1966

Of bi-coloured textured design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut green tourmalines, inner circumference approximately 310mm, British hallmarks, maker's mark for Charles de Temple.

Stamped with British hallmarks for London, 18 carat gold, London, date letter l for 1966, signed C de T for Charles de Temple. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.00 - 4.00 carats. Tip of highest point of tiara bent and re-straightened. Tiara approximately 50mm tall at highest point. Overall in very good condition. Gross weight approximately 93.6 grams, case stamped Stewart Dawson & Company Limited., Regent Street.
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This lot is believed to be the only tiara made by the jeweller.