Lacloche Frères
Of giardinetto design, set with single-, step-cut and baguette diamonds, highlighted with carved rubies and cabochon sapphires, measuring approximately 50 x 25 mm, signed Lacloche for Lacloche Frères, numbered, French assay mark for platinum.
Condition Report:
Signed Lacloche Paris. Numbered 72528. French assay mark for platinum.
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 2.00-3.00 carats, on average G-H colour and VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. A few diamonds chipped.
Rubies purplish red to red of mediums strong saturation, well-matched in colour, with typical surface-reaching inclusions and minor surface abrasions.
Sapphires blue of medium strong saturation, well-matched in colour, with some surface-reaching inclusions and minor surface abrasions.
In overall good condition, the metal with scratches and small nicks, one small crack and some signs of repair, consistent with age and use.
Gross weight: approximately 12.34 g.
Literature:
Laurence Mouillefarine, Veronique Ristelhueber, u003cemu003eLacloche Joailliersu003c/emu003e, Paris, 2019, p. 195 for a photograph of the brooch.
Of giardinetto design, set with single-, step-cut and baguette diamonds, highlighted with carved rubies and cabochon sapphires, measuring approximately 50 x 25 mm, signed Lacloche for Lacloche Frères, numbered, French assay mark for platinum.
Condition Report:
Signed Lacloche Paris. Numbered 72528. French assay mark for platinum.
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 2.00-3.00 carats, on average G-H colour and VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. A few diamonds chipped.
Rubies purplish red to red of mediums strong saturation, well-matched in colour, with typical surface-reaching inclusions and minor surface abrasions.
Sapphires blue of medium strong saturation, well-matched in colour, with some surface-reaching inclusions and minor surface abrasions.
In overall good condition, the metal with scratches and small nicks, one small crack and some signs of repair, consistent with age and use.
Gross weight: approximately 12.34 g.
Literature:
Laurence Mouillefarine, Veronique Ristelhueber, u003cemu003eLacloche Joailliersu003c/emu003e, Paris, 2019, p. 195 for a photograph of the brooch.
