寶石配鑽石手鏈

·中央鑲1顆欖尖形鑽石，重9.38卡拉
·兩個樹木造型，樹幹飾黑色琺瑯彩，樹葉鑲刻面祖母綠、紅寶石及藍寶石
·配圓形黃色鑽石及蛋面紅寶石、圓形接近無色鑽石
·長度約185毫米
·附額外鏈節，可與手鏈結合成為項圈，長度約14.5毫米

*拍品資料以英文為主，中文翻譯僅供參考

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Accompanied by a GGTL report no 13-D-6756, stating that the light yellow diamond, measuring approximately 23.78 x 11.01 x 6.20mm, weighing 9.38 carats, is of natural origin, with no indications of treatment. Please note that only the central diamond has been tested for natural colour, the other diamonds of yellowish tints have not been tested for natural colour. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 36.00 - 46.00 carats, including central marquise-shaped diamond. Diamond of various colours and clarities, including diamonds of various yellow tints, some with minor nicks or abrasion. Rubies, sapphires and emeralds all well saturated, with good transparency, and with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching, some with minor nicks, scratches or abrasion visible under close inspection. Black enamelled tree branches in good condition, with one minor chip to tree at right of marquise diamond and one at base by its vase. Bracelet in very good condition consistent with age and wear. Clasp secure. Bracelet may be attached to additional chain to be worn as a choker. Back chain gem-set with paste stones. Signs or wear to the metal consistent with use, some slight discolouration. Gross weight of bracelet approximately 162 grams, with additional chain approximately 249 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."

Rubies, sapphires and emeralds carved in the shape of fruit, flowers, berries and birds made their appearance in Western jewellery around 1913 in a series of designs by Cartier’s brilliant designer Charles Jacqueau. These early sketches of pendants and brooches representing bowls of carved fruits and leafage and birds drinking from water fountains surrounded by flowers and foliage, are the predecessors of the hugely popular late 1920’s Cartier multi-coloured gemstones jewels that in recent years have become known  as ‘Tutti Frutti’. The carving of the precious stones into organic shapes was almost certainly done for Cartier in India although gems carved in this way were not used in traditional Indian jewellery. Cartier, however, often used them in designs of Indian inspiration such as the celebrated ‘Collier Hindou’ created in 1936 for heiress and socialite Daisy Fellowes and sold at Sotheby’s in Geneva in May 1991. In the late 1920’s and early 1930’s Cartier excelled in the creation of sumptuous bracelets designed as wide bands of undulating branches of leaves and berries, mounted with carved stoned and gem beads studded with diamonds and highlighted with onyx or black enamel. The style was widely popular both sides of the Atlantic and many of the famous jewellery maisons of the time such as Mauboussin, Mellerio dits Meller, Ostertag, Van Cleef & Arpels and Yard produced an array of multi-coloured carved gemstones bracelets, bracelets, watches, brooches, clips and double clips.

The bracelet offered here is a magnificent and impressive example of this type of jewellery. The imposing size, the quality of manufacture, and the large marquise shaped diamond at the centre makes this jewel a truly exceptional creation of the late Art Deco period.