Verdura Pair of nephrite and gem set cuffs, 'Maltese Cross...
Each carved nephrite cuff decorated with a Maltese cross collet-set with a cabochon ruby, amethysts, cultured pearls and circular-cut citrines, inner circumference 150mm, signed Verdura.
Condition Report:
One bangle signed VERDURA. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Rubies purplish red of high saturation, heavily included, some surface reaching inclusions. Amethysts slightly purplish red of medium saturation, mostly eye-clean. Citrines yellowish orange of strong saturation, eye-clean to slightly included, chips, nicks and abraded facet junctions to some examples. Cultured pearls of white body colour with green and rosé overtones, some with blemishes to the nacre, with good lustre. Nephrite with typical mottling. Tarnish, discolouration, minor scuffs and scratches to the metal. In good condition. Width approximately 45mm. Total gross weight approximately 277 grams.
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Each carved nephrite cuff decorated with a Maltese cross collet-set with a cabochon ruby, amethysts, cultured pearls and circular-cut citrines, inner circumference 150mm, signed Verdura.
Condition Report:
One bangle signed VERDURA. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Rubies purplish red of high saturation, heavily included, some surface reaching inclusions. Amethysts slightly purplish red of medium saturation, mostly eye-clean. Citrines yellowish orange of strong saturation, eye-clean to slightly included, chips, nicks and abraded facet junctions to some examples. Cultured pearls of white body colour with green and rosé overtones, some with blemishes to the nacre, with good lustre. Nephrite with typical mottling. Tarnish, discolouration, minor scuffs and scratches to the metal. In good condition. Width approximately 45mm. Total gross weight approximately 277 grams.
