Enamel, Diamond and Ruby 'Orchid' Brooch

The brooch designed as an orchid, with applied coloured enamel petals and single-cut diamond and cabochon ruby sepels, to the single- and old European-cut diamond stem, mounted in silver-topped gold, 18 karat yellow and blackened gold, signed Moira.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.50 carats, are about I to J colour, mainly VS clarity (with a few SI clarity), The cabochon rubies together weighing approximately 0.50 carat, are of medium to medium-strong purplish red, with minor typical natural inclusions upon 10x loupe inspection. The enamel of iridescent effect in blue, purple and orangy red hues. Condition: Silver-topped gold, karat yellow and blackened gold mount. Shows signs of discolouration on yellow gold and minor wear. Overall in very good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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.