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RUBY, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- RUBY, SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND, SILVER, GOLD
Designed as a butterfly, the head set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 1.17 carats, the eyes set with circular-cut ruby eyes, the wings set with similarly shaped sapphires and rubies highlighted with circular-cut and rose diamonds, detachable brooch fitting.
Condition
Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no.02243, stating that the principal sapphire was found to be natural with no evidence of heat treatment and an origin opinion Burma. Mounted in silver and gold. Sapphires medium dark blue, different saturation. Rubies 1.41 carats Burma no heat (verbal), medium dark purplish red, different tone and saturation. Diamonds estimated to weight approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats, bright and lively. 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no.02243, stating that the principal sapphire was found to be natural with no evidence of heat treatment and an origin opinion Burma.