Afro Basaldella 1912–1976 Brooch
Caption Brief:
c. 1950
18k yellow and white gold, circular-cut emerald, round brilliant-cut diamonds
1⅝ w × 1¾ l in (4 × 4 cm)
Signed 'Afro 750' with Italian registry mark.
Sold with certificate photo from the Afro Basaldella Archive.
Provenance: Important Private Texas Collection
Condition: Good condition with normal signs of wear. The emerald is a saturated green hue with good transparency, weighing approx. 0.35-0.45 ct TW by measurement. It shows surface abrasions/chips typical of age and/or wear, but this does not affect the durability, wearability, nor beauty. Diamonds: 6 approx. 0.35 ct TW by measurement. Gross weight 7.8 dwts.
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Caption Brief:
c. 1950
18k yellow and white gold, circular-cut emerald, round brilliant-cut diamonds
1⅝ w × 1¾ l in (4 × 4 cm)
Signed 'Afro 750' with Italian registry mark.
Sold with certificate photo from the Afro Basaldella Archive.
Provenance: Important Private Texas Collection
Condition: Good condition with normal signs of wear. The emerald is a saturated green hue with good transparency, weighing approx. 0.35-0.45 ct TW by measurement. It shows surface abrasions/chips typical of age and/or wear, but this does not affect the durability, wearability, nor beauty. Diamonds: 6 approx. 0.35 ct TW by measurement. Gross weight 7.8 dwts.
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