Lot 175
  • 175

Pair of Brooches

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, diamond, turquoise, ruby
The stippled gold pendant-brooch accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 3.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, gross weight approximately 29 dwts, signed Webb; together with a brooch of floral design, set with numerous turquoise cabochons, accented by round rubies and further set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, gross weight approximately 26 dwts, signed John Rubel Co.

Condition

Both brooches in good condition. GOLD BROOCH: The gold and diamond brooch set with diamonds approximately F-G color, predominantly VS clarity. Fitted with a pendant hook. accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from David Webb. TURQUOISE BROOCH: The turquoise brooch with turquoises ranging from a light greenish blue to a medium blue-green with very minor mottling and matrix visible throughout. The lively purplish red rubies are lightly to moderately included. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS-SI clarity. Signed on an applied plaque on the reverse.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The gold and diamond brooch accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from David Webb.