Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Devant de Corsage, France, Circa 1925

Designed as a graduated articulated swag supporting cabochon emerald drops weighing approximately 12.00 carats, the top set with an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.25 carats, and a square emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.00 carat, spaced by 2 old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 and 1.00 carats, set throughout with old European-cut, single-cut and rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 18.00 carats, French assay marks.

The faceted emeralds are a bright medium green color and are slightly to moderately included. The emerald beads are slightly more deeply bluish green in color and are moderately to heavily included. Diamonds are approximately H-J color and SI-I clarity. A few of the diamonds are lightly chipped. Moves nicely when worn and is 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. 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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