Set with a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant fancy yellow diamond weighing 23.95 carats, on a decorative mount of foliate design, set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, size 49, signed Sterlé, numbered.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161586614, stating that the diamond, weighing 23.95 carat and measuring 17.91 x 16.35 x 10.56 mm is Fancy Yellow, VS1 Clarity; together with an invoice from Sterlé date 13 December 1966. Signed STERLE Paris. Numbered 7742. Stamped 750 for 18 carat yellow gold. Smaller diamonds stated to weigh a total of 4.10 carat, on average of G-H colour, VS clarity. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 21 grams.
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