Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Harry Winston

Centring on a step-cut emerald weighing 22.21 carats, accented with fourteen pear-and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing 22.54 carats in total, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed HW.

Please note that this lot is signed HW not Winston, and is mounted in 18 karat white gold not platinum, as stated in the catalogue. Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS 1075886, stating that the emerald weighing 22.21 carats is natural, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancements; also accompanied by fourteen GIA reports, stating that the diamonds weighing from 2.40 to 0.99 carat are D to G Colour, VS1 to I1 Clarity. Please refer to the reports for further details. Signed HW and stamped OR 750 for 18 karat white gold. Emerald green of medium strong saturation, with typical surface reaching inclusions, abrasions, some nicks and a few tiny chips. Signs of very minor wear to the metal, in excellent condition.
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Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS 1075886, dated 24 May 2016, stating that the 22.21 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancements; also accompanied by fourteen GIA reports, stating that the diamonds ranging from 2.40 to 0.99 carat are D to G Colour, VS1 to I1 Clarity.