- 21
Gold, ruby and diamond brooch, and a pair of gold and ruby ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 CHF
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Rubies, gold, diamonds
The brooch designed as a dog, the eye set with a circular-cut ruby and single-cut diamonds, its collar highlighted with circular-cut rubies, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks; each ear clip of foliate design decorated with circular-cut rubies, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
Brooch signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered 96024, French maker's mark, French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, abrasions, nicks and cavities. Signs of normal wear to the metal.
Ear clips signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered 91214, French maker's mark, French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red of medium strong saturation, with typical surface reaching inclusions, abrasions and chips. Signs of normal wear to the metal.
Total gross weight approximately 38 grams.
"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."
"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."