UNIQUE RUBY AND DIAMOND 'PEACOCK' BROOCH, Cartier

Modelled as a peacock, centring on a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 48.57 carats, displaying the plumage set with brilliant-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 28.00 carats, mounted in platinum, signed and numbered UF7936.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the cushion-shaped ruby is of medium deep, strong red colour, semi-transparent clarity. Upon 10x loupe, there are feathers and surface-reaching fissures, not noticeable when worn. Other rubies are of saturated, strong red colour, eye clean and lively. Diamonds are about E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Signed Cartier and numbered UF7936. Condition: This is a specially-commissioned jewels Cartier made for her prestige client of royal background, a unique piece. Platinum mount, in very good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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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Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 63150, stating that the 48.57 carat ruby is natural, of Mozambique origin, with indications of heat enhancement; numbered 64862 and 63160, respectively stating that the four oval rubies and thirty-one rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar origin), with no indications of heat enhancement. Also accompanied by six GIA reports stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.60 to 0.51 carat are E to F colour, VVS1 to VS1 clarity.

Accompanied by Cartier original sketch, certificates of authenticity and a signed box.