The oval cabochon rubellite weighing 98.70 carats inset to a mount decorated with circular-cut diamonds, circular- and single-cut pink and light purple sapphires, mounted in white and blackened gold, size 53, maker's marks, case.

Stamped 750 for gold. Signed MY for Michael Youssoufian and maker's marks. Engraved 98.7 indicating the weight of the rubellite, with typical crystal inclusions, some visible to the naked eye and surface reaching, not distracting when worn. Engraved D1.06 indicating the diamond weight. Further engraved 4.38 and 3.43, îndicating to the weight of the coloured sapphires, ranging from pink to lavender. Hardly any signs of wear. In very good condition.
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