Suite of Platinum, Diamond, Colored Stone and Enamel Jewelry, Mauboussin

The pendant-brooch designed as a floral bouquet, set with carved rubies and sapphires, with a fluted emerald bead, accented by baguette, old European and single-cut diamonds, further highlighted with black enamel, numbered 94735, with French assay and maker's mark; circa 1929. With a pair of bracelets decorated with carved ruby leaves accented by carved and fluted emerald beads, accented by round, baguette, old European, single and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.30 carats, length 7¾ inches each, both numbered 94649. The earrings set with two carved rubies, topped by two carved and fluted emerald beads, accented by round, old European, baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.85 carats, one earring with French assay marks. The single bracelet centering a cluster set with carved rubies and emeralds, with fluted emerald beads, accented by round, baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8.15 carats, completed by a white gold mesh strap of later addition, length 6¾ inches.

PENDANT BROOCH: In good condition. Carved emerald is semi-transparent, medium deep in tone with some noticeable surface-reaching inclusions. Carved sapphires are medium dark blue with small 'icy' white patches and some surface reaching inclusions. Rubies are a medium-deep orange red, and display surface-reaching inclusions. Onyx is in good condition with only very minor wear. Diamonds are approximately E-G color, and VVS-SI clarity. Hallmarks appear on the pendant bail, and the pin portion appears to be later added. MATCHING BRACELETS: In good condition. Carved emeralds are medium bluish green hue, and are moderately included with some wear to the surface of the carved bead. Carved rubies are medium-deep purple red hue, and are semi-transparent but fairly well-matched. Diamonds are approximately E-G color and VVS-SI clarity. EARRINGS: Carved rubies are medium-deep purple red and are semi-transparent but fairly well-matched. Diamonds are approximately E-G color, and VVS-SI clarity. Earring post and pendant hook possibly later added. One carved emerald at the top is missing. SINGLE BRACELET: Carved emeralds are medium bluish green and yellowish green hues, and are moderately included with some wear to the surface of the carved beads. One carved emerald leaf has possible repair, while another has minor surface chips, which would be consistent with use, and no major loss has been noted. Carved rubies are medium-deep purple red and are semi-transparent but fairly well-matched. Diamonds are approximately E-G color and VVS-SI clarity. Mesh bracelet is 14 karat white gold and later added. The suite accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Mauboussin. The pendant-brooch accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from 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.

The suite accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Mauboussin.

The pendant-brooch accompanied by a Cerificate of Authenticity from Mauboussin.