'Homage à Dürer', a Tsavorite garnet, amethyst and diamond 'violet bouquet' brooch, Michele della Valle

Round diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, further set with round tsavorite garnets, round amethysts and small round diamonds of yellow hue, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed Michele della Valle, numbered 090733.  With signed box.

Round tsavorite garnets weighing approximately 25.15 carats varying slightly in shades from medium yellowish green to medium green and round amethysts weighing approximately 21.95 carats, very nicely matched medium deep purple stones. Diamonds are approximately G-H color and VS clarity. The reverse of the brooch is very skillfully set with small diamonds along the veining of the leaves. A nice detail. The piece is in good condition. Please note that one tsavorite garnet is missing and will be replaced for the purchaser at Sotheby’s expense.
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.
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Design inspired by a watercolor by Albrecht Dürer.