Pair of Art Deco emerald, ruby and diamond clip brooches, Paris, maker's mark for Henri Lavabre, of geometric triangular design and each centred by a large polished emerald bead, the emeralds earlier and probably Indian, possibly Mughal,
to a shaped and raised pave set diamond surround, edged by calibre set rubies with crenallated rim, the tops with stepped calibre rubies to a diamond set scroll-arched top, mounted in platinum, workshop mark to each for Henri Lavabre, French assaymarks to each, case by Cartier.
The workshop of Henri Lavabre was one of Cartier's key makers, working exclusively for them during the early decades of the 20th century Length 3.4cm / 1 3/8''
Emerald beads approximately 23.0 x 17.7 x 10.1mm & 23.0 x 17.4 x 10.7mm Weight: 51g
Antique diamond and emerald heart pendant-brooch, c.1900, centred by an inverted pear shaped Colombian emerald to a pave set old brilliant cut diamond ground, open cut down collet set in platinum and yellow gold to back, wave pierced scroll gallery, hinged pendant loop to verso and with detachable brooch fitting accompanied by AGL report no. 1124775 giving a Colombian origin opinion for the emerald with insignificant oiling
19th century diamond set bird-of-paradise jewel, c.1880, with comb fitting for wear in the hair, the exotic bird naturalistically modelled with wings and tail raised,
Pair of Art Deco emerald, ruby and diamond clip brooches, Paris, maker's mark for Henri Lavabre, of geometric triangular design and each centred by a large polished emerald bead, the emeralds earlier and probably Indian, possibly Mughal,