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Two ruby and diamond brooches
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 CHF
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Description
One designed as a cockatoo, the eyes set with cabochon rubies, the body with rose and single-cut diamonds; the other of acrobatic monkeys design, similarly set with cabochon rubies and circular-cut diamonds, and accented with seed pearls, one small diamond deficient.
Condition
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats, bright and lively, one small diamond deficient on the monkey brooch. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with use and age. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 18 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Mission Bambini Switzerland, established in 2015 by Mission Bambini Italy, focuses on providing under-privileged children suffering from heart diseases the opportunity to be treated by international doctors in their local hospitals with new medical equipment and teaching the resident doctors to perform open-heart pediatric surgery. The Foundation also gives support to impoverished and sick children and those who have undergone physical and moral abuse. Mission Bambini is a non-profit, secular and independent Foundation. In its 16 years of activity Mission Bambini has helped more than 1,250,000 children, financing 1,400 projects in 72 countries.