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Suite of 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Jewelry, Boucheron, Paris
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Boucheron
- gold, diamond, ruby, enamel
Comprising a necklace, brooch and a pair of earrings designed as meandering flowering vines with textured gold branches, the flower petals set with single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8.75 carats, accented by 16 round rubies, with leaves highlighted in green enamel, necklace length 16 inches, signed Boucheron, Paris, numbered 59.061, with French assay marks; the brooch signed Boucheron, Paris, with French assay and workshop marks; the earrings signed Boucheron, Paris, numbered 36789, with French assay marks.
Condition
All pieces in good condition. The rubies range from bright medium pinkish red to slightly purplish pink, moderately to heavily included with some examples of surface-reaching inclusions and cavities throughout visible under magnification. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, predominantly VS clarity. The enamel is intact and in good condition. Necklace is well-made and lays nicely upon wear. Length of brooch approximately 3 1/4 inches, length of earclips approximately 1 1/2 inches.
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.
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.