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Citrine and diamond brooch and ring, Cartier, 1930s
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- citrine, diamond, gold
The brooch of palmette design, set with step-cut and pear-shaped citrines of varying tones, accented with circular-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, maker's mark, one citrine deficient, fitted case stamped Cartier; the ring set with a step-cut citrine, size O, signed Cartier.
Literature
Cf: Judy Rudoe, 'Cartier 1900-1939', page 283 for an example of a similar citrine brooch from 1930s.
Condition
Brooch: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and PT 950 for platinum.Maker's mark. Signed Cartier London. Light abrasions and small scratches to citrine facets. One citrine deficient to the top. Diamonds bright and lively. Secure pin. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition.
Ring: Signed Cartier London. Small minor chips to citrine on a few facet edges. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition. Fitted case stamped Cartier.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."