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Fine Moonstone, emerald, ruby and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1929
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Designed as a lamp, composed of a fluted emerald bead on a baguette diamond base, the lamp shade set with a moonstone within baguette diamond borders, the top with a cabochon emerald, the stylised light bulb set with a cabochon ruby, mounted in platinum,
Condition
Numbered 32146. Engraved to the reverse Country of origin France. Some minor chipping to the moonstone and the triangular cabochon emerald, hardly visible to the front when worn. The carved emerald of a bright green hue with good colour saturation with typical crystal inclusions. The diamonds of an average H-SI quality, difficult to grade due to size and mounting of the stones. Overall very attractive and fine brooch 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."