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Lot 582
  • 582

Ruby and diamond brooch

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 CHF
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Description

  • 18ct gold, ruby and diamond
Of floral design, the open work frame claw-set with oval rubies and highlighted with brilliant-cut and tapered baguette diamonds, signed G. Ernst, Wiesbaden.

Condition

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece contains rubies of Burmese origin and therefore cannot be imported into the US. Please contact the jewellery department for further information or see our Important Notices. Stamped Pt 950 for platinum as well as 750 and 18k for gold. Signed G. Ernst Wiesbaden on the reverse. According to the SSEF report the rubies range in weight from approximately 1.6-3.1 carats, as gauged in mounting, and are of medium strong saturation. Rubies with few typical crystal inclusions, some scratches, nicks and abrasions on the surface; for further information, please refer to the SSEF report. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 6.50 - 7.00 carats, on average of G-H colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of little wear to the metal, few scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Please note that Sotheby's is not responsible for the accuracy of any estimated weights provided by gemmological certificates.
"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."