Green tourmaline and diamond brooch and earclips, Verdura, 1948 and 1950

The brooch designed as a curling ribbon tendril framing an emerald-cut tourmaline weighing approximately 7.50 carats, completed by  baguette and calibré-cut tourmalines, the inside fold of the ribbon and the baton terminals pavé set with small round diamonds, signed Verdura; the matching earclips similarly decorated with baguette tourmalines and pavé-set diamonds, mounted in platinum. 

The diamonds in both the brooch and earclips are approximately F-H color, VVS-VS clarity; the tourmalines vary slightly in coloration from a deep greenish blue to a medium light bluish green; the mountings are in good condition, the clip signed Verdura along the hinge of the clip mechanism.
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.

Together with a letter of authenticity from Verdura stating that the brooch was made in 1948 and the earclips in 1950 to match the green tourmaline bracelet (lot 393 in this sale).