Lot 180
- 180
18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Colored Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Brooch, Cartier
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- gold, diamond, colored diamodn, ruby, emerald
Designed as a Bird of Paradise perched on a branch, the tail composed of three carved emeralds, the torso set with carved rubies, the head accented by round and single-cut diamonds of yellow hue weighing approximately 1.75 carats, further set with round, baguette and single-cut near colorless diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats, completed by a pear-shaped ruby eye, signed Cartier, numbered 593.
Condition
In good overall condition. The carved emeralds display a medium slightly bluish green color and are decorative in quality, and the carved rubies display a medium to medium-deep slightly pinkish red to purplish red color and are decorative in quality with some cracks and chips throughout, only visible under close inspection. The white diamonds are approximately D-F color, predominantly VVS clarity. The ruby eye is a richly saturated medium-deep pinkish red and eye-clean. Gross weight approximately 14 dwts, dimensions of brooch approximately 2 1/2 inches by 7/8 of an inch. Please note the diamonds of yellow hue have not been tested for natural origin of color.
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
Please note the diamonds of yellow hue have not been tested for natural origin of color.