M. Gerard, emerald and diamond bracelet by Andre Vassort, designed as a brilliant-cut diamond set knot suspending four rows of polished round emerald beads, signed M. Gerard, Andre Vassort maker's mark, numbered, French assay mark, estimated total diamond weight 7.60 carats, 18ct gold, weight 35gm, length 19.5gm. André Vassort established his workshop, Atelier Vassort, in 1955. He became renowned for his fine workmanship and was sought after by elite French jewellery houses van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Mauboussin. Louis Gérard left van Cleef & Arpels to establish M. Gérard in 1968. Together, they went on to create exquisite jewels for the more than 20 years.