Tanzanite and diamond demi-parure

Comprising: a necklace of stylised torque design, centring on a collet-set oval tanzanite, the surrounds set with brilliant- and princess-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold, length approximately 410mm and a bangle en suite set with a cushion-shaped tanzanite, circumference approximately 170mm.

Stamped 750 for gold. Tanzanites estimated to weigh approximately 46.60 carats on the necklace and approximately 28.40 carats on the bangle, eye clean, minor abrasions on facet junctions. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 30.00 - 35.00 carats, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity. Some discolouration to the back of the necklace and to the inside of the bangle. Little to normal signs of wear to the metal, scratches consistent with wear. 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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FOOT NOTE TO GO ON THE INTRODUCTIVE DPS. TITLE: JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF DONA LILY MARINHO.

On 15th May 2008, Sotheby's Geneva was honoured to offer a selection of 63 jewels from the Collection of Doña Lily Marinho. In the following pages, we offer another four lots from her collection. These include an impressive emerald and diamond parure –an elegant and glamorous set of jewels that Dona Lily particularly loved and often wore at formal receptions.

Doña Lily's happy marriage to Horacio de Carvalho, one of the most influential men in Brasil, lasted 45 years, decades during which as a result of her beauty, education and culture, her popularity and fame assumed mythical proportions.  After 5 years of widowhood, Lily married the Brazilian press tycoon Roberto Marinho, who is said to have been secretly in love with her for more that 50 years. The jewels offered in May 2008 and the four lots described in this catalogue are a testament to the admiration and esteem held by two extraordinary men for the truly exceptional woman they loved

Universally adored and respected throughout the country, Doña Lily has been a goodwill ambassador for Unesco and is still considered undoubtedly Brazil's 'First lady'.