Dior Pink Opal and Diamond Cuff with Mother-of-Pearl Star

Dior pink opal, mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Rose Des Vents'…
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Dior pink opal, Mother-of-pearl and diamond 'Rose Des Vents' cuff, modelled as a cuff, the terminals set with collet-set pink opal and mother-of-pearl plaque, one applied with an eight-point star centring a claw-set diamond, the diamond weighing approximately 0.08 carats, mounted in 18ct pink gold, inner diameter approximately 57 mm (15.5), numbered 1xxxx5, maker's mark, French assay mark, signed Dior. Accompanied by a Dior Joaillerie certificate, dated 1 December 2018, a Dior Joaillerie box.

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  • Claw Set Jewellery - The description "claw set" in jewellery refers to a setting where the gemstone is held in place by metal prongs that resemble claws. These prongs are bent over the edges of the gemstone to secure it in the setting. This type of setting is commonly used for diamonds and other precious stones.

  • Mother-Of-Pearl - Mother-of-pearl, technical name "nacre", is the inner layer of a sea shell. The iridescent colours and strength of this material were widely used in the nineteenth century as an inlay in jewellery, furniture, (especially papier mache furniture) and musical instruments.

    In the early 1900s it was used to make pearl buttons. Mother-of-pearl is a soft material that is easily cut or engraved.

    Nowadays it is a by-product of the oyster, freshwater pearl mussel and abalone industries.
  • Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.

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