A mid 20th century diamond and gem-set novelty brooch. Designed as a textured cat, with oval...

Overall condition good. Surface scratches in keeping with general wear. The turquoise matrix has a mottled bright to light blue hue with dark veining and some surface reaching inclusions. The ruby has a medium dark purplish-red with some light coloured inclusions. Diamonds well matched. Diamonds bright. Light and dark inclusions can be seen under magnification. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website for coloured gemstones. Jade untested for natural colour origin.
The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.