18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Colored Stone and Diamond Brooch, Bulgari

Designed as a butterfly decorated with cabochon colored stones, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 2.30 carats, gross weight approximately 11 dwts, signed Bulgari, with French assay and maker's mark; circa 1969.

In very good condition with some minor scratching and surface wear to the mounting, mainly on the reverse. The cabochon rubies are a medium pink-red and moderately to heavily included. The cabochon sapphires are a medium to medium-deep slightly violetish blue and moderately to heavily included. The emeralds are a medium very slightly bluish green and moderately to heavily included. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, predominantly VS clarity. Dimensions of brooch approximately 1 1/2 by 1 3/4 inches. With French maker's mark on pinstem.
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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