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A CULTURED PEARL, EMERALD AND DIAMOND BROOCH AND A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising; a stylised bouquet of flowers, set throughout with brilliant-, single-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds highlighted by four cultured pearls and a principle step-cut emerald, together with a brooch designed as an open work, stylised Greek cross, the central section highlighted with carved coral and lapis lazuli leaves, single-cut diamonds and cabochon emeralds to a further surround of single-cut diamonds and four principle fluted coral leaves, highlighted by rope work detail.
Condition
Cultured Pearl Brooch: Stamped 585 for 14 carat gold and R to the reverse. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 6.56-6.58 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VS on average. Emerald of slightly-yellowish green hue, very slightly brownish saturation, light tone, chip to girdle, small surface reaching inclusions and characteristic inclusions. Cultured pearls of cream and white bodycolour, pink overtones and low lustre. Remnants of yellow glue to reverse of one cultured pearl. In very good condition.
Gem-Set Brooch: Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.70-2.74 carats. Lapis lazuli leaves and carved coral both well matched in colour. Carved coral exhibiting some natural banding with some distinct white patches and evidence of glue seen to reverse of one carved coral shell. Cabochon emeralds with characteristic inclusions, some surface reaching. Faceted emeralds with noticeable abrasions to table facets and heavily included. Some minor indications of tarnishing and lead solder to the reverse. 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.
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."