Lot 279
  • 279

EMERALD AND SAPPHIRE PARURE, BUCCELLATI

Estimate
2,200 - 3,200 GBP
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Description

  • Buccellati
  • emerald, sapphire, gold
Comprising: a brooch and a pair of ear clips, each designed as buds with textured leaves, set with cabochon emeralds and sapphires, each signed Buccellati, clip fittings.

Condition

Brooch stamped Buccellati on brooch fitting. Ear clips stamped Buccellati and 750 for 18 carat gold. Emeralds light to mid green, translucent, surface reaching inclusions, one emerald with fracture running along stone, scratches and fractures to stone surfaces, a few minor cavities. Sapphires light to mid blue, transparent, typical inclusions visible under magnification, minor fractures, cavities visible and surface scratches. Metal with surface scratches. One clip with medium tension, the other slightly loose. Brooch fitting with some plat. Small areas of discolouration to base of each piece. Overall condition good.
"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.
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."