Natural pearl and diamond brooch and a natural pearl ring

The brooch set with a button shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 9.70 x 9.80 x 8.90mm, and two smaller roundish natural pearls, highlighted with circular-cut diamonds; and a ring of toi et moi design, set with a pair of button shaped natural pearls measuring 11.52 x 11.58 x 10.77mm, the light brown pearl measuring 11.15 x 11.35 x 10.49mm, size 53; each with French maker's marks, the brooch with French assay marks.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 41433, dated 24 July 2003, stating that the three pearls on the brooch were found to be natural, saltwater. The button shaped pearl measuring approximately 9.70 x 9.80 x 8.90mm; the roundish pearls measuring approximately 6.90 x 7.00mm and 6.80 x 6.90mm. Also accompanied by SSEF report no. 79748, stating that the slightly cream pearl measuring 11.52 x 11.58 x 10.77mm, and the light brown pearl measuring 11.15 x 11.35 x 10.49mm, were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour modification. Brooch and ring stamped with French maker's marks. Ring stamped with French assay marks for platinum and gold. The brooch with natural pearls of white body colour, good skin and luster, very few blemishes. The natural pearls on the ring of slightly cream and light brown body colour, both with rosé and green overtone, both with good skin and luster, and a few blemishes and growth marks; for further information on the pearls please refer to the gemmological reports. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of less than 2.00 carats, bright and lively. Signs of light wear to the metal. Both in very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 19 grams.
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