PAIR OF CAMEO AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, HEMMERLE

One set with a 19th century carved agate cameo of a Moorish woman beneath a brilliant-cut fancy dark orange-brown diamond weighing 3.25 carats, the other set with a 19th century carved onyx cameo of Maecenas beneath a brilliant-cut diamond of grey tint stated to weigh 3.04 carats; each within a surround of briolette and brilliant-cut diamonds of various brown and near colourless tints, post and clip fittings, signed Hemmerle, maker's mark.

Accompanied by a facsimile of the GIA report check for report no. 2111429883, dated 30th November 2009, stating that the diamond weighing 3.25 carats is natural, fancy dark orange-brown. Each signed Hemmerle, stamped with maker's mark GH and 750. Cameos stated to date from the late 18th/early 19th century. Cameo of Maecenas with hairline crack beneath his chin and Moorish figure with hairline crack to reverse. The 3.04 carat diamond is stated to be natural grey colour. Total diamond weight of briolette diamonds stated to be 18.74 carats, natural brown. Some with surface reaching inclusions and resultant cavities. Total diamond weight of brilliant-cut diamonds stated to be 4.45 carats. Length approximately 68mm, combined gross weight approximately 66 grams. Overall condition good.
"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."

Accompanied by a facsimile of GIA report no. 2111429883, dated 30th November 2009, stating that the diamond weighing 3.25 carats is natural, fancy dark orange-brown. Please note that the diamonds of brown tint have not been tested for natural colour origin.

Gaius Maecenas (circa 70-8 BC), served as a political advisor to the Emperor Octavian, but is most famous for for his patronge to literature and the arts, acting as a patron to the poets Horace and Virgil, hence his name becoming the eponym for "patron of the arts".