Seed pearl, diamond, and sapphire compact
Set with seed pearls, cabochon and rectangular-cut sapphires, and single-cut diamonds, opens to multiple compartments
18k and 14k yellow gold
8 x 2.25 x 0.375 in; Gross weight 106.0 dwts
Condition: Good condition with signs of use. Mirror is cracked. Traces of makeup powder evident. Small enamel loss and cracks. No graphite in pencil. The seed pearls have a white body color with good luster. Diamonds: 144 approx. 2.90 cts TW by measurement. The sapphires are a saturated blue hue. Marks: compact: 585, 48351; pencil insert: 750.
Provenance: The Estate of Gwendoyn D. Cafritz, Washington, DC
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Set with seed pearls, cabochon and rectangular-cut sapphires, and single-cut diamonds, opens to multiple compartments
18k and 14k yellow gold
8 x 2.25 x 0.375 in; Gross weight 106.0 dwts
Condition: Good condition with signs of use. Mirror is cracked. Traces of makeup powder evident. Small enamel loss and cracks. No graphite in pencil. The seed pearls have a white body color with good luster. Diamonds: 144 approx. 2.90 cts TW by measurement. The sapphires are a saturated blue hue. Marks: compact: 585, 48351; pencil insert: 750.
Provenance: The Estate of Gwendoyn D. Cafritz, Washington, DC
