OPAL, RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND BROOCH

The floral spray brooch set with baroque jelly opal petals, centring on a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds and rubies set en tremblant, accented by a pear-shaped emerald leaf, amidst finely textured gold branches and brilliant-cut diamond ribbons, the opals together weighing approximately 37.70 carats and diamonds approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the tumbled jelly opals are of irregular shapes, colourless to light orange colour, with noticeable play-of-colour. Diamonds are probably of I to J colours, VS to SI clarity. Rubies are medium, pinkish red colour, eye clean. Emerald is medium green colour, moderately included to naked eyes. Condition: The en tremblant-set stamen adds lively movement to the brooch. Very fine workmanship, overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.