Emerald and diamond parure

Comprising: a necklace set with pear-shaped emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 355mm, a bracelet, length approximately 180mm, a pair of pendent ear clips of chandelier design set with pear-shaped, oval emeralds, and brilliant-cut diamonds, and a ring, size 52, French assay marks. 

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 78800, stating that the emeralds from the necklace, measuring from approximately 6.20 x 4.35 x 2.60mm to 11.65 x 9.00 x 6.25mm, and weighing from approximately 0.4 to 3.3 carats, are of Zambian origin, except one which is of Colombian origin, two with no indications of clarity modification, the other ones with minor to moderate amount of oil in fissures.Additionally accompanied by SSEF report no. 78802, stating that the ten emeralds from the ear clips measuring from approximately 8.30 x 5.75 x 3.30mm to 11.25 x 7.95 x 5.40mm, and weighing from approximately 0.9 x 2.9 carats, are of Zambian origin, two with no indications of clarity modification, the other ones with minor to moderate amount of oil in fissures.French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Necklace inscribed EP. 22.92, referring to the total carat weight of the emeralds, and B 15.78, referring to the total carat weight of the diamonds. Bracelet inscribed EP. 9.24 referring to the total carat weight of the emeralds, and B 8.20, referring to the total carat weight of the diamonds. On ear clip inscribed B 6.19, referring to the total carat weight of the brilliant-cut diamonds, the other one inscribed E. 17.67, referring to the weight of the emeralds. Ring inscribed E 5.50, referring to the weight of the pear-shaped emerald, and B 1.11, referring to the total carat weight of the diamonds. Emeralds well matched in colour, green of medium strong saturation, with good transparency, some inclusions, a few surface reaching; for further details on the emeralds, please refer to the gemmological reports. Diamonds on average G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as graded in the mount. Little signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 204 grams.
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