Lot 178
  • 178

Diamond and fancy-coloured diamond brooch, 1950s

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • metal, colourless diamonds, blue diamond, pink diamond
The rectangular open work brooch depicting a rising sun motif, millegrain set with a circular-cut fancy light pink diamond weighing 1.29 carats and a pear-shaped fancy intense blue diamond weighing 0.39 carat.

Condition

Accompanied by GIA report no. 6177582527 stating that the 1.29 carat diamond is Fancy Light Pink, Natural Colour, SI1 Clarity and no. 2175582157 stating that the 0.39 carat diamond is Fancy Intense Blue, Natural Colour, SI1 Clarity. Estimated total diamond weight of near colourless diamonds approximately 2.00-3.00 carats, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS-SI, on average. A few fractures and chips to the facets. Some scratches to the metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GIA reports no. 6177582527 stating that the 1.29 carat diamond is Fancy Light Pink, Natural Colour, SI1 Clarity and no. 2175582157 stating that the 0.39 carat diamond is Fancy Intense Blue, Natural Colour, SI1 Clarity.