Group of aquamarine and diamond jewelry, One pair of earclips by Cartier, Paris, circa 1935

Comprising two pairs of earclips, the first set with 2 emerald-cut aquamarines, bordered by baguette and small round diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier, Paris, the second set with 2 fancy-shaped aquamarines and clusters of round sapphires; two brooches, the first designed as a bow with fancy-shaped aquamarine terminals, decorated with single-cut and baguette diamonds, the second a wreath of 8 oval aquamarines, and a ring set with an emerald-cut aquamarine flanked by buckle motifs of baguette and single-cut diamonds, size 6¼, the group mounted in platinum and white gold.

The emerald-cut aquamarines in the Cartier earclips weigh approx. 9.00 carats total, the mountings have French assay marks and are numbered 9890. The fancy pear-shaped earclips are stamped with a patent date of Nov. 15, 1927. The aquamarine in the ring weighs approximately 15.00 carats, the diamonds approximately .50 carat. The diamonds in the bow brooch total approximately .60 carat. The circle brooch is of later design. Diamonds in all pieces are approximately H-J color and VS-I clarity. All pieces in good condition overall. All aquamarines are a softer, less intense shade of light blue than indicated by the catalogue illustration.
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.
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