Chopard ‘Animal World’ An Unique Emerald, Gem Set and Diamond...

Designed as a group of dancing frogs, centring a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 44.84 carats, the body pavé-set with circular-cut green garnets and orange sapphires, with cabochon orange sapphire eyes, to the surmount of lily-pads and waterlilies set with circular-cut emeralds, brilliant-cut diamonds and diamonds of yellow tint, decorated with circular-cut green garnets and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in titanium, size 7, signed Chopard, numbered.

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 16075065, dated 5 August 2016, stating that the 44.84 carat emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement.

Also accompanied by Chopard certificate of origin and a copy of Chopard receipt.

Please note that diamonds of yellow tint have not been tested for natural colour origin.

Condition Report:
Please note that diamonds of yellow tint have not been tested for natural colour origin. Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 16075065, dated 5 August 2016, stating that the 44.84 carat emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement. Please refer to the report for further details. Signed Chopard. Numbered 34806236 820996. Stamped Titane for titanium. Swiss Made referring to the country of manufacture. Emeralds are of medium slightly yellowish green colour and medium light saturation, with typical natural inclusions, minor pits as examined under 10x magnification. Green garnets are of medium yellowish green colour and medium strong saturation, in good condition. Orange sapphires are of medium reddish orange colour and medium saturation, in good condition. Diamonds are bright and lively. Minor signs of wear to the metal consistent with regular use. Overall in good condition.

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