Lot 330
  • 330

18 karat gold, ruby and diamond pendant-brooch, mounted by Van Cleef & Arpels, France

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

Set with a cushion-shaped ruby of approximately 5.10 carats within a textured gold navette-shaped panel of domed form, supporting gold and diamond fringes of graduating lengths, the whole set with 9 old-mine diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats and 4 pear-shaped old-mine diamonds weighing approximately 5.60 carats,  signed Mont. VCA Co., numbered 11535, assay marks. 

Condition

Diamonds are predominantly H color, SI clarity. Fitted with pendant hooks.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.