Comprising: a brooch of floral design, centring on a cabochon green chalcedony, decorated with navette-shaped coral, enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold; pair of ear clips and a ring, size 6¾, brooch and ear clips signed Kutchinsky, all with maker's marks for Kutchinsky and British hallmarks, circa 1969.

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. All with maker's marks for Kutchinsky, with London assay marks for 18 karat yellow and white gold and date letter for 1969. Brooch and ear clips signed Kutchinsky. Chalcedony of medium dark bluish green colour and medium saturation, with some scratches, nicks and tiny chips; corals are of light pinkish orange colour and light to medium light saturation, with some natural blemishes, some light scratches, a few corals with tiny chips, one coral with internal fissure; green enamels are overall in good condition, a few minor chips and fracture lines; all are inspected under 10x magnification. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats as gauged in the mount, are bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with age, a few spots with minor tarnish. 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.