Lot 87
  • 87

Pair of emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond ear clips and a brooch, Bulgari, 1960s

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description

  • Bulgari
Each of bombé form, set with circular-cut rubies and sapphires, pear-shaped emeralds and rubies, oval sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Bulgari, one ear clip unsigned.

Literature

Cf: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Milan, 1996, pages 81-85 for an example of similar ear clips.

Condition

Please refer to the Special Notice regarding import of rubies into the US, page 217 in the day sale catalogue. Stamped 750 for gold and Pt 950 for platinum. Total diamond weight on brooch approximately 5.00 carats, total diamond weight on ear clips approximately 2.00 carats. Overall H-I colour, VS-SI clarity. Bright and lively stones. Coloured gemstones with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching, well matched in colour. Signs of little wear to the gold and minor tarnish, consistent to use, 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.
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