Aquamarine, sapphire and diamond brooch, Cartier, Paris, circa 1930

Centering a cushion-shaped aquamarine weighing approximately 13.90 carats, bordered by buff-top calibré-cut sapphires and pavé-set single-cut and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats, the sides accented with sugarloaf cabochon sapphires, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier, Paris, numbered 6238B, assay marks. Estimate : 10,000—15,000 USD - Lot sold : 26,250 USD

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