YEARS 1940 RUBY AND DIAMOND "CHERRY" CLIP Three stylized cherries are set with round rubies on one side and scrolls on the other. The whole is richly paved with brilliant-cut (old-cut) and baguette-cut diamonds. Set in platinum and 18K white gold. Poinçon de maitre SG (different, difficult to decipher). French work. Gross weight: 37.62 g (one diamond missing). Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.2 cm. Total diamond weight: approx. 6.50 carats. A ruby, diamond, platinum and 18K white gold clip, circa 1940. French assay mark and SG maker's mark diffilcult to read. Gross weight : 37,62 gr. (a little diamond is missing). Dimensions : 5,8 x 4,2 cm. Diamond weight : 6,50 carats approx.

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