AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND BROOCH, Van Cleef & Arpels

Set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 33.00 carats, to a cluster surmount composed of baguette, marquise-shaped, circular- and old mine-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, anchored by a cushion-shaped old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carats, mounted in platinum, signed and numbered 15607.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the aquamarine is of medium to medium strong, sky blue colour, very clean to both naked eyes and loupe check. Under 10x loupe, there only a few nicks along facet junctions which commensurate with its age. The old-mine cut diamond to the bottom weighs approximately 1.60 carats, of about L colour and I1 clarity with a cavity at a corner. Other old-cut diamonds are probably of H to J colours, VS to SI clarity. Signed VCA NY and numbered. Condition: The largest old-mine cut diamond is slight loose in the setting, which a service is recommended after sale. Soldering mark to the back that the brooch fitting is probably later added. The brooch comes with a clasp fitting to the top, which not seen to the obverse. All these signs show that this brooch may originally be a detachable pendant from a necklace. Minor scratches and abrasions to the mount, otherwise 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. 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.