Lot 1576
  • 1576

GEM-SET, DIAMOND AND BLACK DIAMOND 'ANEMONE' BROOCH, Michele della Valle

Estimate
430,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description

  • Michele della Valle
  • AMETHYST, SPINEL, TSAVORITE GARNET, PINK SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND, WHITE AND BLACKENED GOLD
Modelled as three anemones, the petals encrusted with circular-cut diamonds, spinels, pink sapphires and amethysts, the pistils pavé-set with black diamonds highlighted by feather-like material, further decorated with circular-cut tsavorite garnet-set leaves and brilliant-cut diamond stems, the diamonds and coloured gemstones together weighing approximately 24.40 and 31.30 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold, signed and numbered 090728.


Condition

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Black diamonds are opaque. Spinels are bright red colour, amethysts of strong purple hue and tsavorite garnets are bright yellowish green colour, all clean to naked eyes with good brilliance. Signed and numbered to the reverse. Condition: Very fine workmanship, lively construction, 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a signed box and pouch.