Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Gem-Set 'Maltese Cross' Cuff-Bracelet, Verdura

The wide gold cuff decorated with a black enamel Maltese Cross accented with a square-cut amethyst, square-cut peridots and round diamonds, gross weight approximately 70 dwts, internal circumference 7½ inches, signed Verdura, with Italian assay and registry marks.

In good condition with some light scratching to the gold, commensurate with wear and not readily apparent when worn. Signed Verdura, with scratch number VB1673. Stamped 750 for 18 karat yellow gold and Made in Italy, with Italian assay and registry marks. Italian registry mark for Milan. The diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat, approximately G-H color, VS clarity. The amethyst is a medium-deep purple and eye-clean, and the peridots display a medium yellowish green color and are eye-clean to slightly included. Gross weight approximately 70 dwts. Hinged for movement and ease of wear, best fitting a medium to large wrist.
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