Designed as fanciful carnation flowerheads, one with pavé-set diamond petals, the other with pavé-set ruby petals, the stems set with buff-topped calibré-cut peridots, signed MdV. With signed and fitted box.

In very good condition. The rubies range from medium dark to dark red with eye-clean clarity, some have light abrasions to the facet junctions only visible under magnification. The buff-top peridots are a bright medium yellow-green, with eye-clean clarity. The diamonds are F-G color, VS-SI clarity. While the earclips are on the larger side, they are light and comfortable to wear.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.