Gem-set and diamond brooch, Vourakis and a pair of ear clips

The brooch set with emeralds, sapphires and rubies cut en cabochon and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Vourakis, together with a pair of ear clips set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, all mounted in yellow gold and platinum.

Ruby of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Stamped Pt 900 and OR 585 for platinum and gold. Brooch signed Vourakis. Coloured stones well matched in colour, with typical crystal inclusions visible under magnification, some scratches and nicks. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 14.00 carats in total, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of little to normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age. In good condition.
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