Lot 333
- 333
Ruby and diamond double-clip brooch, Cartier, circa 1935
Estimate
75,000 - 100,000 CHF
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Description
- signed Cartier London and numbered.
Each clip designed as a stylised lotus flower, set with oval and cushion-shaped rubies, embellished by baguette, step-, circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum,
Condition
Stamped PT950. Clasp numbered F1118, push piece to reverse numbered 1118. Total ruby weight approximately 25.60-28.80 carats. Please note that this has not been verified through un-setting. Well matched in colour, strong purplish-red hue, good saturation of colour overall, very minor abrasions to facet edges and girdles seen only with the aid of 10x lens. Total diamond weight approximately 6.00-6.20 carats, well matched G-I colour, VS-SI. Clips separate very easily using push piece at reverse, releasing from a clasp. Please note that there is a tiny bar that must also slide together positioned at the top of the clips to ensure they are in line. Very minor scratches to reverse of clips commensurate with age and use. 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 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."
"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."