A pair of gem-set spray brooches, circa 1935


Each designed as a lotus flower, the flowerheads set with cabochon rubies and emeralds, old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, and a briolette-cut diamond highlight, all within a reeded surround, the foliage polished and the ribbon ties set with further rose-cut diamonds, mounted in gold and silver, French assay marks, maker's marks, length 6.6cm (2)
|Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the emeralds, weighing approximately 4.60 carats total, are of Colombian origin, with moderate oil in fissures. Report number 79203-08, dated 20 March 2019.Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that two rubies, weighing approximately 1.30 carats total, are of Burmese origin, with no indications heating, and three rubies, weighing approximately 3.20 carats total, are of Thai origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 79206-16, dated 20 March 2019.