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Ruby Bead, sapphire, emerald and diamond demi-parure and a pair of ear clips
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 CHF
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Description
The demi-parure comprising: a bracelet, composed of four rows of ruby beads, highlighted with square-cut sapphires and rose-cut diamond bars, the clasp of cluster design centring on a cabochon emerald within a sapphire and diamond surround and a pair of pendent ear clips; and another pair of ear clips of flower head design centring on an octagonal sapphire with oval ruby, brilliant- and circular-cut diamond petals.
Condition
Bracelet and pair of pendent ear clips: Overall rubies well matched in colour. Some with typical crystal inclusions and abrasions due to normal wear of the pieces. Emerald on the bracelet a yellowing green hue with good saturation of colour. Carré-cut sapphires well matched. Diamonds overall H-I colour, VS-SI clarity, one with a chip noticeable with the aid of a 10x lens. Clasp secure and post screw fitting on the ear clips. The flower head pair of ear clips with two octagonal step-cut sapphires a light purplish blue hue, with typical crystal inclusions. Rubies pinkish red hue, all with good saturation of colour and typical crystal inclusions, and well matched in colour. All in good condition with signs of normal wear to the metal.
"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."