COLLECTION OF DIAMOND AND EMERALD JEWELLERY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Comprising: an open work plaque brooch, millegrain-set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds, highlighted with two larger millegrain collet-set stones; an open work stylised bow brooch, centring on a cut-cornered step-cut emerald and millegrain-set with rose-cut diamonds, and a pierced diamond set clip of shield design, case by Lacloche Fres, 15 Rue De La Paix, Paris, part illustrated.

Open work plaque brooch; Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.50 - 6.00 carats, of mixed colours and clarities, I/J colour on average, SI/I clarity on average. Secure fittings, in overall good condition. Open work stylised bow brooch; central emerald of very slightly bluish green hue, typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification, very secure clasp, in overall good condition. Pierced diamond-set clip; Estimated total diamond weight approximately 4-4.5 carats, one replacement table-cut stone, mixed colours and clarities, I/J colour on average, SI/I clarity on average, slight tarnish to the reverse of the clip, in overall good condition. Case by LaCloche Freres; slight scuffing to the top and base consistent with age, velvet interior discoloured, in overall 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."