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A Swiss diamond and cultured pearl suite by Gilbert Albert, circa 1960, comprising a collar...
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A Swiss diamond and cultured pearl suite by Gilbert Albert, circa 1960, comprising a collar necklace, ring and pair of ear clips, the design of fluid polished and textured beads, randomly spaced with collet set brilliant-cut diamonds and cream or pink spherical and bouton cultured pearls, the hinged ear clips with post fitting, all stamped with maker’s monogram and ‘750’, necklace length 37.5cm, ring size R, ear clips length 2.5cm. £3,600-£4,000 --- Born in 1930, Gilbert Albert began his career studying jewellery craftsmanship and design at L'Ecole des Arts Industriels in Geneva. In 1955 he became designer and head of Patek Philippe's workshop where he remained for seven years before founding his own atelier in 1962. He won the prestigious ‘Oscar’ award at the Diamonds International Awards ten times: three for Patek Philippe, two for Omega and five times under his own workshop – a unique achievement. “In the enchanted world of jewellery, every piece much be original in its execution.” Gilbert Albert. Condition Report All in very good condition, no damage or repairs. Weights: necklace 73.2gm, ring and earrings 31.3gm.
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A Swiss diamond and cultured pearl suite by Gilbert Albert, circa 1960, comprising a collar necklace, ring and pair of ear clips, the design of fluid polished and textured beads, randomly spaced with collet set brilliant-cut diamonds and cream or pink spherical and bouton cultured pearls, the hinged ear clips with post fitting, all stamped with maker’s monogram and ‘750’, necklace length 37.5cm, ring size R, ear clips length 2.5cm. £3,600-£4,000 --- Born in 1930, Gilbert Albert began his career studying jewellery craftsmanship and design at L'Ecole des Arts Industriels in Geneva. In 1955 he became designer and head of Patek Philippe's workshop where he remained for seven years before founding his own atelier in 1962. He won the prestigious ‘Oscar’ award at the Diamonds International Awards ten times: three for Patek Philippe, two for Omega and five times under his own workshop – a unique achievement. “In the enchanted world of jewellery, every piece much be original in its execution.” Gilbert Albert. Condition Report All in very good condition, no damage or repairs. Weights: necklace 73.2gm, ring and earrings 31.3gm.
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