Each of quatrefoil design, set with a carved ruby, the petals set with cabochon moonstones framed with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed della Valle, Italian assay and maker's marks, pouch stamped Michele della Valle.

Signed della Valle, Italian maker's marks. Italian assay marks for 18 carat gold. Rubies stated to weigh a total of approximately 7.00 - 7.50 carats, well matched in colour, purplish red, translucent, with typical surface-reaching inclusions, scratches and a small chips. Moonstones with good adularescence, a few small scratches. Diamonds bright and lively, stated to weigh a total of approximately 3.50 - 4.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as graded in the mount. No signs of wear to the metal, in like-new condition. Total gross weight approximately 25 grams. Pouch stamped Michele della Valle.
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