monture Cartier Gem set and diamond brooch, circa 1943

Of boteh design, set with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, enhanced by a graduated line of round to button-shaped pearls and variously cut sapphires, pink sapphires, rubies and emeralds, signed monture Cartier, numbered, maker's mark for Cartier.

Accompanied by a copy of Cartier certificate of authenticity no. NY2004-1, stating that the brooch was mounted by Cartier Paris in 1943.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

Condition Report:
Accompanied by a copy of Cartier certificate of authenticity no. NY2004-1, stating that the brooch was mounted by Cartier Paris in 1943.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

Signed MONTURE CARTIER, numbered L3057. French maker's marks for Cartier. Unmounted sapphire weighing 3.83 carats, unmounted pink sapphire weighing 2.53 carats. Emeralds stated to weigh a total of approximately 2.72 carats, sapphires stated to weigh a total of approximately 6.35 carats, rubies and pink sapphires stated to weigh a total of approximately 6.67 carats according to the Cartier certificate of authenticity. Pearls of white bodycolour, with rosé and green overtones, with pitting, blemishes and growth marks. Unmounted diamond weighing 1.93 carats. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 20.00 - 23.00 carats, K-L colour, some M-M+, SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 40 grams.