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SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET, MAUBOUSSIN, 1960s
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
Applied to the centre with two flower head motifs set with circular-cut sapphires and rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a tapering bracelet set with graduated lines of sapphires and rubies between borders of coiled rope work, length approximately 170mm, signed Mauboussin, French assay marks.
Condition
Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.15-1.25 carats. Rubies of slight purplish-red hue, strong saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Sapphires well matched, strong saturation of colour. Two sapphires chipped to crown. Typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Bright and lively stones overall. Bracelet well articulated, some sections slightly stretched. Unusual clasp opening upwards. Safety catch to one side of clasp. 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."
"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."