Lot 1864
- 1864
Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Emerald 'Flower' Brooch, Cartier
Estimate
380,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description
- diamond, cultured pearl, emerald, platinum
Modelled as a flower centring on a cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.00mm, the petals set with marquise-shaped diamonds of light yellow hue, the leaf set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the stem set with calibré-cut emeralds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 10.50 carats, mounted in platinum, signed.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the marquise diamonds are about H colour to lightly tinted yellow hue, half of them are SI clarity and the rest are probably VS. Circular-cut diamonds on the leaf are about F to H colours, VS to SI clarity. Cultured pearl is round in face-up view, white colour with slightly rosè overtone, good lustre with minor surface blemishes, not noticeable to naked eyes in normal visual distance. Emeralds on the stalk are medium green colour, eye clean. Signed to the back.
Condition: Platinum mount, with signs of normal wear, overall 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. 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a signed pouch.