18 Karat Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet and Earclips, Verger Frères, Paris

The bracelet set with numerous round rubies and sapphires weighing approximately 26.00 carats, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 5.00 carats, length 7¼ inches, with French assay and maker's marks; with earclips of similar design, set with round rubies and sapphires weighing approximately 4.50 carats, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 90 carat, with French assay and maker's marks; circa 1940.

Both pieces in good condition. BRACELET: The sapphires are a medium-light to medium slightly violetish blue, slightly to moderately included with several exhibiting abrading to the facet junctions or small chips along the girdle. The rubies are a medium purplish red, with a few stones showing abrading to the facet junctions or small chips along the girdle. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. Flexible and well-made. Fitted with a safety closure. EARCLIPS: The sapphires are a medium deep very slightly violetish blue, eye-clean to slightly included with a few exhibiting very minor abrading to the facet junctions. The rubies are a medium purplish red, eye-clean to slightly included. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS-SI 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.