EMERALD AND DIAMOND PARURE, TABBAH, CIRCA 1985

Comprising: a choker set throughout with brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, the pear-shaped emerald stated to weigh 25.50 carats, inner circumference approximately 315mm, a bracelet set with a pear-shaped emerald stated to weigh 6.31 carats, length approximately 170mm, a pair of ear clips, each set with a similarly cut emerald stated to weigh a total of 10.77 carats, and a ring set with an emerald of similarly cut stated to weigh 10.17 carats, size 511/2, ring signed Tabbah, each with French assay marks for gold and maker's marks.

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 18080136, report no. 18080135, report no. 18080133/1 and 2 and report no. 18080134, each stating that the pear-shaped emeralds measuring approximately 29.50 x 17.20 x 8.60mm, 16.20 x 10.55 x 6.00mm, 16.25 x 10.50 x 5.70mm, 15.71 x 10.30 x 6.10mm and 22.90 x 12.55 x 5.70mm respectively, are of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement. Ring signed TABBAH, each piece with maker's mark for Chanson, 39 rue des Petits-Champs, 752002 Paris. Emeralds well matched in colour, green of medium to strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some visible to the naked eye, some surface reaching. The brilliant-cut diamonds stated to weigh a total of 129.63 carats, and pear-shaped diamonds stated to weigh a total of 52.87 carats, on average F colour, VVS clarity. Scratches to the metal consistent with light use. In very good condition. Accompanied by a fitted case.
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Accompanied by Gübelin reports no. 18080136, no. 18080135, no. 18080133/1 and 2 and no. 18080134, each stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with minor indications of clarity enhancement.