18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Brooch

Designed as a textured gold dragon, set with round, tapered baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.35 carats, the torso accented by ten cabochon emeralds and the eye and tongue enhanced with five round rubies, gross weight approximately 26 dwts.

In good condition and bearing a nice heft. The reverse of the body with some spots of tarnish, this is not evident when the brooch is worn. The emerald cabochons are medium deep green and range from moderately to heavily included, most with surface reaching inclusions. The rubies are medium slightly purplish red and moderately included. The ruby eye has a chip to one of the facets. Set with 72 round, 1 single-cut and 1 tapered baguette diamond; the diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS clarity.
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.