Suite of Turquoise and Diamond Jewelry

Comprising a necklace, earclips, brooch and ring; the necklace composed of graduated turquoise cabochons alternating with x-shaped motifs set with round diamonds, length 15¾ inches, signed Verdura; the earclips suspending a pear-shaped cabochon turquoise drop, the tops set with a turquoise cabochon and round diamonds, signed Verdura; the brooch suspending a pear-shaped cabochon turquoise drop, the bow-shaped top set with round diamonds; the ring set with an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon, within a surround of round diamonds, size 6¾. 

The necklace clasp and earclip fittings each signed Verdura. Necklace with scratch number B1058. The shank interior on the ring stamped Plat for platinum. The mounting of the remaining pieces also test as platinum. The turquoise cabochons measuring approximately: from the necklace 22.33 x 15.80 x 7.70 mm to 16.40 x 9.45 x 6.00 mm; from the ring 25.00 x 16.40 x 6.60 mm; from the brooch 25.20 x 17.20 x 6.70 mm; the pear-shapes from the earclips 21.45 x 12.50 x 4.00 mm and 21.90 x 12.60 x 4.50 mm, the rounds 11.00 x 11.00 x 4.20 mm and 10.80 x 10.80 x 4.25 mm. The diamonds weighing a total of approximately: 3.80 carats from the necklace; 1.30 carats from the ring; 0.60 carat from the brooch;1.00 carat from the earclips; all diamonds are approximately G-I color, predominantly VS clarity, and VS-SI clarity for the ring. Necklace closes securely and is fitted with a safety closure. Earclip length approximately 1⅝ inches, brooch length approximately 1½ inches. Total gross weight approximately 95 dwts.
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