Lot 100
  • 100

MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE, 'ROSE DE NOËL', VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 CHF
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Description

Comprising: a brooch, the petals composed of mother-of-pearl, the centre set with brilliant-cut diamonds, and a pair of ear clips of similar design, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks for platinum, maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, two cases stamped Van Cleef & Arpels. 

Condition

Brooch signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B1002.G23, stamped Plt 950 to brooch fitting, stamped with French assay mark for platinum, French maker's mark for platinum, French maker's mark for VCA, pins stamped OR for gold, with indistinct French assay marks. Ear clips signed Van Cleef & Arpels to clip fittings, VCA to reverse of petal, stamped PT950 and French assay marks for platinum, French maker's mark for VCA, stamped OR on clip fitting, numbered B3001G10. Mother-of-pearl overall in good condition. Brooch measuring approximately 54mm diameter, ear clips each approximately 41mm diameter. Brooch and ear clip fittings in good working order, combined gross weight approximately 91.9 grams. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.10 - 1.30 carats (ear clips) and 1.10 - 1.40 carats (brooch). Overall 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.
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."