Suite of Gold Jewelry, Marina B

Comprising: three flexible choker-necklaces, a flexible bracelet, and a pair of earclips, each composed of a line of interlocking triangle motifs in tri-colored gold, total gross weight approximately 213 dwts, signed Marina B and MB, earclips numbered C2130, with French, Italian and British marks.

In good condition, with minor surface scratches and discoloration to the gold commensurate with light wear. Each composed of yellow, rose and white gold. Each piece signed Marina B and MB. The three chokers with French assay marks for gold, and French workshop marks. The bracelet with Italian assay mark for 18 karat gold, a faint French assay mark for gold, and Italian registry mark from Alessandria, together with a 'C' inscribed on the reverse side at either end. The earclips numbered C2130 and with British hallmarks for 18 karat gold, London import and the date 1997. Necklaces and bracelet are of flexible design and open at the back to fit a variety of neck and wrist sizes, most comfortable on small to medium sized necks/wrists. Inner circumference of bracelet approximately 5 1/2 inches, length of earclips approximately 1 1/4 inches.
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