Of floral design, centring upon six conch pearls of various colours, embellished with circular-cut diamonds and tsavorite garnet petals and foliate, to the back and shoulders enhanced by diamond and tsavorite garnet details, the diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats in total, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold, signed MY, with Michael Youssoufian maker's mark. Ring size: 7, case and pouch stamped M.Y.

Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding. Signed MY and with Michael Youssoufian maker's mark. Stamped 750 for 18 karat white and blackened gold. Conch pearls measuring approximately 9.84 - 9.53 x 6.00 to 7.00 x 6.15 x 5.20mm; one of button-shaped and faint orange colour, undrilled; five of ovoid-shaped and slightly baroque, one of white colour, two of orangy pink colour, and two of pastel pink colour with noticeable flame structure under 10x magnification; all with some internal fissures and a few are surface reaching. Tsavorite garnets estimated to weigh approximately 2.00 carats in total, of yellowish green colour and medium light to medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, a few minor chips, some nicks and abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 4.00 carats in total, are on average G to H and I to J colour, mainly VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of minor wear to the metal, with a few fine fissures on the shank but do not affect the durability when worn. Overall in good condition.
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Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.