1940's Gemstone Sample Case by Amsterdam Gem Cutting Company Negligee 5- can be resized

5- can be resized

Evidence of an old repair (solder)

Old European Cut Diamond -

Several layers of heavy lead based paint are then applied to the bronze

1940's Gemstone Sample Case by Amsterdam Gem Cutting Company Negligee 5- can be resizedDATE: Mid Century, c. 1940 Jules Roger Sauer, French born from Alsace Loraine, immigrated to Brazil alone in 1939 after fleeing Nazi Europe. At just 18 years of age he could speak four languages, however Portuguese was not among those he knew. After years of working in the country that welcomed him, he managed to start his own business in 1941, "Lapidao Amsterdam". His future wife, Zilda, was originally his partner that helped him develop a love and