Gem set demi-parure, monture Cartier, 1950s

Comprising: a brooch and a pair of ear clips, each of stylised vine design, set with cabochon sapphires and circular-cut rubies and emeralds, each signed Monture Cartier, brooch and one ear clip indistinctly numbered, each with French assay and maker's marks, brooch with two small emeralds and one small ruby deficient, with two detachable brooch fittings and a screwdriver.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. All pieces with French assay marks for 18 carat gold, and French maker's marks. Both earrings and two brooch pins signed Monture Cartier. One ear clip indistinctly numbered. Brooch numbered 8216. Sapphires of mid blue colour, rubies of pinkish-red colour and emeralds of mid-green colour, all transparent, with typical inclusions visible under magnification. Brooch with two emeralds and one ruby deficient. Scratches to metal surface consistent with wear. In good condition. Accompanied by screwdriver.
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