Signed ttf haute joaillerie, inscribed Au750 for 18 karat white, yellow and blackened gold. Also inscribed D20.418ct R1.366ct S1.315ct J26.309ct E3.238ct 0.024ct stating the approximate weight of the diamonds, rubies, pink sapphires, jadeite, emeralds and black spinel. Diamonds are on average D-F colour, VVS-VS clarity as gauged and graded in the mount. Rubies are medium slightly purplish red of strong saturation, pink sapphires are medium to light pink of medium to light saturation, overall in very good condition. Emeralds are overall medium slightly yellowish green of strong saturation with some typical natural inclusions examined under 10x magnification, not noticeable when worn. Jadeite measuring approximately 19.24x25.17x6.46mm is of intense emerald green colour and good translucency, suffused with darker patches at a section; under close inspection, there are clouds that are commonly seen in natural jadeite. Black spinel is in very good condition. Minor signs of wear to metal. Overall in excellent condition.
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