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GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH/PENDANT AND PAIR OF EARRINGS
Estimate
10,500 - 12,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald
Comprising: a pendant/brooch of giardinetto design, set with a cabochon emerald, accented with similarly cut emeralds, sapphires and rubies, highlighted with circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, further decorated with black enamel, French import marks, together with a pair of earrings of similar design set with carved emeralds, rubies and sapphires, accented with onyx, a cultured pearl and brilliant-cut diamonds, clip fittings.
Condition
Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information.
Accompanied Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie report no. 182832, stating that the emerald has moderate indications of clarity enhancement, with an origin opinion of Colombia.
Brooch: Stamped with French import marks. Principal emerald measuring approximately 30.0 x 22.6 x 11.1, medium green, typical inclusions, crystals and needles visible to naked eye, remaining emeralds medium green, well matched in colour. Rubies medium red, well matched in colour. Sapphires medium blue, of various saturations. Enamel slightly scratches in places, mostly in very good condition. Diamonds of mixed clarities and colours, bright and lively. Secure pin fitting. Articulated asymmetrical cascade to either side.
Ear clips: Emeralds light green, well matched in colour. Rubies medium red, well matched in colour. Sapphires light blue. Diamonds bright and lively. Traces of glue to reverse of onyx and base of cultured pearls. Cultured pearls white, medium lustre, some pitting to surface. 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 Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie report no. 182832, stating that the emerald has moderate indications of clarity enhancement, with an origin opinion of Colombia.