Of quatrefoil shape, the centre set with a light yellow brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 4.30 carat, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, to a background pavé-set with circular-cut yellow diamonds, to an outer scalloped border set with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending five pear-shaped diamond pendants, highlighted by a light yellow brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 4.00 carat to the surmount, the diamonds and yellow diamonds together weighing approximately 20.00 and 5.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 18441SA, with pendant hook fitting.

Cf: David Benett and Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Suffolk, 2003, page 431 for an illustration of this brooch

Colour and Clarity: Two largest diamonds weigh approximately 4.00 & 4.30 carats respectively. In our opinion, the one on surmount is about Y-Z colour, VS2 to SI1 based on a chip on girdle; and, the middle one is about U-V colour, VS clarity. Three larger round diamonds suspending on the fringe weigh approximately 2.00 carats or more each; two other round diamonds set top and bottom to the centred stone weigh over 1.50 carats each. They are about J to L colours, VS1 to VS2 clarity. Other near-colourless diamonds are probably of H to J colours, VS clarity. Small coloured diamonds are of intense to deep yellow and brownish yellow colour, VS to SI clarity. Signed and numbered to the clip back. Condition: Karat yellow gold mount, with pendant hook fitting, overall 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. 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.
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