VERDURA. A Jade and Gem-set 'Maltese' Cuff Bracelet, 1970

VERDURA. A Jade and Gem-set 'Maltese' Cuff Bracelet, 1970

Designed as a wide dark green jade cuff, centering upon a polished and matte-finished 18K gold Maltese Cross, set with cabochon amethyst, ruby, and bezel-set citrine, accented by cultured pearls,  5 1/2 cm  diameter. Circa 1970.   Signed 'Verdura'. Est. CHF 18,000-22,000

Philips de Purry & Company. Magnificent Jewels. 12 May 2009. Hotel de la Paix, 11 quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva. jewelry@phillipsdepury.com