EMERALD AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER, CIRCA 1950

Of floral and foliate design, set with a step-cut emerald weighing 8.50 carats, highlighted with circular- and single-cut diamonds, unsigned, maker's mark for Cartier, numbered case stamped Cartier.

Please note that this lot is in Session Two and not in Session Three as stated in the printed catalogue. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 106268, stating that the step-cut emerald, weighing 8.50 carats, measuring 13.41 x 12.67 x 7.54mm, is of Colombian origin, with a minor amount of oil in fissures. Unsigned, indistinctly numbered, French maker's mark for Cartier, assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.50 - 5.80 carats, on average H-I colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 30 grams.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 106268, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with a minor amount of oil in fissures.