RETRO GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'FLOWER' BROOCH, CIRCA 1970, Cartier

The pierced petals and leaves of textured gold design, the flower petals blooming to reveal a cluster of oscillating sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, to the articulated leaves rising simultaneously with the withering of the petals, enhanced by an emerald-set flower bud, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 020206.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the emeralds are about medium green, sapphires and rubies are probably of medium to medium dark blue and red colour respectively. Very slightly included to naked eyes. Under 10x loupe, some coloured stones, particularly the emeralds, show surface pits. Diamonds are probably of G to H colours, VS clarity. Signed and numbered to the back, with french assay marks. Condition: Karat gold petals are slid to open. Minor signs of wear to the metal, otherwise in very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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