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Emerald and diamond brooch
Estimate
21,000 - 28,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
Designed as a spray of daisies, set with circular-, brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, some of yellow tint, and calibré-cut emeralds, mounted in yellow gold and platinum.
Condition
Please note that the diamonds of yellow tint have not been tested for natural colour. Stamped 585 and Pt950 for gold and platinum. The principal diamond of yellow tint gauged to weigh approximately 1.00 carat, the principal near-colourless diamond gauged to weigh approximately 0.75 carat, I-J colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged in the mount. Remaining diamonds, of yellow tint and colourless together weighing approximately 8.00 carats. Near-colourless diamonds overall G-I colour, VS-SI clarity as graded in the mount. Good brilliance throughout. Emeralds well matched in colour, minor abrasions and some chips noticeable with the aid of a 10x lens. Signs of normal wear to the metal, traces of soft solder and scratches consistent with wear, in 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."