PAIR OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCHES, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Each designed as a fly, the head a circular cabochon emerald, the thorax a mixed-cut yellow sapphire, the wings and eyes highlighted with single- and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay marks.

Each brooch stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum to underside of each fly and 18 carat gold to each pin. Each signed and numbered C.S 4393 and C.S. 4394 to the underside. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.60 carat, bright and lively stones. Each yellow-sapphire estimated to weigh approximately 5.32 and 5.97 carats, low to medium colour saturation. Cabochon emeralds of bluish-green hue, medium colour saturation. Typical inclusions visible to naked eye. In very 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."