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CORAL, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH, AFRO, MASENZA
Estimate
3,500 - 5,200 GBP
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Description
- gold, coral, beryl, diamond, tourmaline, quartz
Designed as a fish of abstract design, the reverse set with coral, suspending a fringe of pear-shaped semi-precious gems including aquamarine, tourmaline, citrine and amethyst, further set with circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Afro, Masenza - Roma.
Condition
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that permits may be required for import in certain countries. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.
Accompanied by a CISGEM letter stating that the coral is Corallium Japonicum. Dated 28th July 2010.
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Afro, Mesenza Roma. Emeralds vibrant green, well matched in colour. Aquamarine light greenish blue, eye clean. Amethyst purplish violet, crystals visible under magnification. Citrine orangy yellow, eye clean. Tourmalines green and pink, eye clean. Diamonds bright and lively. Coral red, white banding, cavities visible to naked eye. Secure catch to pin. 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 a CISGEM letter stating that the coral is Corallium Japonicum.
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that permits may be required for import in certain countries. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.