Gem set and diamond demi-parure, Seaman Schepps, 1950s

Comprising: a bracelet designed as a line of openwork bombé motifs set with variously shaped rubies, pink sapphires, sapphires, topaz, zircon and diamonds, alternating with cabochon tourmalines, a cabochon emerald and a star sapphire, step-cut aquamarines and emeralds, length approximately 190mm, signed Seaman Schepps, one small emerald deficient and a pair of ear clips each supporting a detachable pendant, unsigned.

Bracelet signed *EAMAN SCHEPPS. Stamped 14K for 14 carat gold. Rubies, pink sapphires and sapphires well matched in colour, pinkish red of medium strong saturation, pink of medium strong saturation and blue of strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, small scratches and abrasions. Topaz orange-brown to brownish orange, with typical inclusions, small scratches and abrasions. Zircon greenish blue of medium saturation, with abrasions, scratches and small nicks. Tourmalines very well matched in colour, purplish pink of light medium saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, few scratches and abrasions. Emeralds of light medium to medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, some scratches and abrasions, one small emerald deficient. Star sapphire with a moderate star effect, blue of medium saturation, with typical inclusions, colour banding, some scratches and nicks. Aquamarines well matched in colour, greenish blue of light saturation, with typical inclusions, some abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.00 - 3.30 carats, on average G-H colour, the cushion-shaped of M-N colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Clasp secure. Scratches to the metal consistent with age and use. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 138 grams.
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