BAROQUE CULTURED PEARL, DIAMOND AND GEM-SET 'BIRD' BROOCH, Mouawad

The fanciful bird set with baroque grey cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.58 x 20.68 x 9.80mm, with a gold beak and eye set with a circular-cut ruby, to a colourful fan-shaped tail alternately-set with calibré-cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds, spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, further accentuated by brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 2.40 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed.

Colour and Clarity: The baroque pearl of grey body colour with strong overtones of green, rosé and aubergine, referred to as Peacock colour in trade. Diamonds are generally about F-H colours, VS2-SI1 clarity. Rubies are intense pinkish red colour and sapphires are intense violetish blue, with natural inclusions under 10x loupe but generally very clean, and emeralds are intense green colour with typical inclusions. Condition: 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.

Accompanied by a signed box.