SET OF SIX GEM-SET AND DIAMOND HAIR CLIPS, Michele della Valle

The six hair clips of floral design, applied with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds and coloured gemstones, the diamonds and gemstones altogether weighing approximately 1.10 and 10.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold. (6)

Colour and Clarity: The coloured gemstones include hauynite (rare blue gemstones come from Germany), tsavorite garnets, pink sapphires, rubies, sapphires and amethyst. In our opinion, these gemstones display strong face-up colours, eye clean. Under 10x loupe, the hauynites (saturated blue stones) generally have some chips on surface, mainly due to its soft hardness. Diamonds are probably of G to H colours, VS2 to SI clarity, lively stones. Condition: One of the claws next to a green gemstone on one hairclip is missing, which does not affect integrity of the piece at the moment, but professional service is recommended afterwards. All other pieces are 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. 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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