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Ruby and diamond brooch, 'Marilyn', Michele della Valle
Estimate
4,500 - 7,500 CHF
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Description
- Michele della Valle
- Rubies, diamonds, titanium, gold
Designed as a heart and arrow, the detachable heart pavé-set with circular-cut rubies, the arrow and arrow head set with brilliant-cut diamonds and diamonds of black tint, signed Michele della Valle, numbered, Italian assay marks, pouch stamped Michele della Valle.
Literature
Cf.: Michele della Valle, Michele della Valle, Jewels and Myths, Woodbridge, 2014, pgs. 241-243 for an illustration of brooches of similar design.
Condition
Please note that the diamonds of black tint have not been tested for natural colour.
Signed Michele della Valle, numbered 07070. Italian assay marks, stamped METALL, 750 for 18 carat gold, and OR for gold. Rubies well matched in colour, pinkish red to purplish red of medium strong saturation, with minor scratches. Diamonds of black tint well matched in colour. Near colourless diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 5.50 carats, on average G-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Scratches to the metal consistent with light use. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 26 grams. Pouch stamped Michele della Valle.
"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.
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.
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."