Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels: Part I

Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels: Part I

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Property of a European Noble Family

Chaumet | Exceptional ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1928 | 尚美 | 紅寶石配鑽石別針,約1928年

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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, unsignedFrench 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.