
890
A diamond and emerald ring
Estimate €350–550
889
Estimate €400–600
Gold (750/000) set in silver with 12 old brilliant cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 1.00ct and one emerald cut emerald measuring 8.25x5.50x3.39mm with an approximate weight of 1.13ct.
Possibly German work, c.1900.
(signs of wear, emerald with heavy surface wear)
Size: 18.5 mm
4.9 g
Private collection, Estoril.
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