ART DECO DIAMOND AND GEM-SET 'CHARM' BRACELET, CIRCA 1925

Suspending ten charms including an airship, a horseshoe, a clover leaf, a question mark and various animal-themed charms, set with circular-cut diamonds, highlighted by gemstones and a jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 9.27 x 12.56 x 4.04mm, mounted in platinum, length approximately 160mm.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the diamonds are about G to H colours, VS to SI clarity. Commensurate with its age, some of the green enamel on dog collar is chipped. The jadeite cabochon is semi-translucent, of medium green colour, with abraded surface upon loupe check and white clouds. Tiny rubies are strong purplish red colour, surface pits under 10x loupe which consistent with its age and use. Condition: Vintage platinum mount, shows signs of moderate wear consistent with its age and use, otherwise in good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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.