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Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Pendant-Brooch
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, emerald, diamond
The stylized bow suspending an articulated pendant, centered by an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 5.25 carats, accented by pear-shaped, fancy and square-cut emeralds weighing approximately 4.25 carats, the pendant set with one old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.00 carats and one old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carats, further set with round, baguette and square-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8.00 carats and calibré-cut emeralds, signed Mauboussin, Paris, with French assay and workshop marks; circa 1935.
Condition
In good condition. The old-mine diamond is approximately I-J color, I clarity. The old European-cut diamond is approximately L-M color, SI clarity. The approximately 173 round diamonds are approximately H-J color, predominantly VS clarity with a few SI examples. The large emerald-cut emerald is moderately included and transparent, displaying a bright very slightly bluish green hue. The additional 40 calibré-cut emeralds are moderately included, with a few heavily included examples. They are transparent and range from slightly bluish green to green in hue. Fitted with a sefety clasp at the back. Although signed Mauboussin, please note that this brooch was not manufactured by Mauboussin.
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.
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.