The brooch and earclips of swirled form, the brooch set with round and oval-shaped rubies, accented by round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 11.60 carats, signed Mauboussin, Paris, with French assay and maker's marks; the earclips set with oval-shaped rubies, accented by round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 8.10 carats, signed Mauboussin Paris, with French assay marks, one baguette diamond missing; circa 1960. With signed box.

All pieces in good condition. The rubies range from a medium-deep slightly purplish red to pinkish red and also range in clarity from slightly included to heavily included, with a few stones displaying some surface-reaching fractures and cavities throughout, but this does not threaten the durability of the stones. The diamonds are approximately F-H color, predominantly VVS-VS clarity. One baguette diamond missing on one of the earclips. Dimensions of brooch approximately 2 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches, signed on the pinbridge on the reverse. Length of earclips approximately 1 1/4 inches, fitted with posts. Signed on both earclip backs and numbered 15037. Accompanied by AGL report nos. CS 71010 and CS 71011 A and B stating that an excess of 50% of the rubies on the brooch and earclips tested at random are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
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.

Accompanied by AGL report nos. CS 71010 and CS 71011 A and B stating that an excess of 50% of the rubies on the brooch and earclips tested at random are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.