Sapphire, ruby, aquamarine and diamond brooch, Sterlé

Designed as a butterfly on a flower, the wings and body set with single-cut diamonds, oval and calibré-cut sapphires, the flower set with brilliant-cut diamonds, a circular-cut ruby and marquise-shaped aquamarines, signed Sterlé, numbered, French assay and maker's marks. 

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Signed Sterlé Paris, numbered 3005, maker's mark for Sterlé. French assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold, mounted in white gold. Sapphires well-matched in colour, blue of medium strong saturation. Ruby red of strong saturation. Aquamarines well-matched in colour, with good transparency, almost clean to the naked eye. Diamonds bright and lively. Little signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 21 grams.
"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.
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