Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels: Part I
Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels: Part I
Property of a European Noble Family
Auction Closed
May 11, 04:04 PM GMT
Estimate
470,000 - 750,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Property of a European Noble Family
Exceptional ruby and diamond brooch
Chaumet
circa 1928
尚美 | 紅寶石配鑽石別針,約1928年
Of buckle design set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, the central articulated panel with a pierced undulating pattern, highlighted by a row of cushion-shaped rubies, with a similarly-cut ruby and briolette diamond fringe, unsigned, French assay marks for platinum and gold and maker's mark for Joseph Chaumet.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 97561, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, two with a minor amount of oil in fissures.