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18 Karat White and Blackened Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Emerald 'Tulip' Brooch, Michele della Valle
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Michele della Valle
- white gold, ruby, diamond, emerald
Designed as a voluminous tulip blossom, the petals set with numerous round and oval-shaped rubies weighing 86.15 carats, the leaf set with single-cut diamonds weighing 5.30 carats, completed by a stem set with three emeralds weighing 2.05 carats, signed Michele della Valle, numbered 150753.
Condition
In very good condition. The metal shows very little indication of use. Secured with a double pinned clip and with Italian maker's mark. The rubies range in color from a bright medium slightly purplish red to a medium-deep very slightly purplish red, and are slightly to moderately included. The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VVS clarity. The emeralds are a medium to medium-deep very slightly bluish green with moderate inclusions. Dimensions approximately 3 1/2 inches by 2 inches. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 71012 stating that an excess of 50% of the rubies tested at random are of Burmese origin, the vast majority with no indications of heating.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 71012 stating that an excess of 50% of the rubies tested at random are of Burmese origin, the vast majority with no indications of heating.