Each set with a pear-shaped kunzite bordered by pavé-set circular-cut pink sapphires, mounted in pink gold, signed MdV and numbered, pochette.

Stamped 750 for gold and numbered 10821. May be worn with or without pierced ears, post retractable. Kunzite stated to weigh 44.61 carats, total pink sapphire weight stated to be 24.23 carats, with typical crystal inclusions, for the most part noticeable with the aid of a 10x lens, otherwise only under close inspection, not when worn. In very 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."

Marquis Michele della Valle was born in Rome and began designing costume jewellery at the age of 16. During the 1970s, he started travelling regularly to the Far East to purchase precious coloured stones. After working for a year at the prestigious Furst Jewellery (which at that time represented Harry Winston in Italy) in the Via Veneto in Rome, della Valle opened his own workshop in the Piazza di Spagna in 1978. He started producing exquisite and unusual jewels and soon gained popularity and recognition as a new designer by clientele of media personalities and opera singers. It was also during this period that he began collaborating with Bulgari in handling special orders. In 1987 he relocated to Geneva where his creative style continued to evolve. It is his passionate love of jewellery that makes his pieces so unique. Only his personal favourites carry the signature Michele della Valle.