Lot 159
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DIAMOND DOUBLE CLIP BROOCH, 1930's AND A RUBY AND DIAMOND DOUBLE CLIP BROOCH, 1950's, GARRARD

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

Each shield-shaped clip of open work design, set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, detachable brooch frame, together with another double clip brooch designed as two stylised cornucopia, set with circular-cut rubies, circular- and single-cut diamonds, signed Garrard London, detachable brooch frame.

Condition

Diamond double clip brooch: Scratched inventory number to reverse. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats. Diamonds of mixed colours and clarities. Scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. In very good condition. Ruby and diamond double clip brooch: Each signed Garrard London. Traces of solder to reverse. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.20-3.20 carats. Rubies a medium dark red with moderately strong saturation of colour, well matched, with typical inclusions visible with magnification. In good condition.
"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.
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