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Lot 72
  • 72

Three gem-set and diamond brooches and a ruby and diamond bracelet, early 20th Century

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 CHF
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Description

  • Diamonds, rubies, pearls, moonstone, enamel, gold, platinum
One brooch designed as a bumblebee, set with circular-cut and rose diamonds and a sugarloaf moonstone, the body embellished with black enamel, French assay marks; another of heart-shaped motif, set with rose diamonds; one designed as a turtle, set with a pearl, circular-cut and rose diamonds, one small diamond deficient; the bracelet composed of links millegrain-set with calibré-cut rubies and single-cut diamonds, alternating with seed pearls, length approximately 175mm.

Condition

Please note that the pearl on the turtle brooch has not been tested. Bumblebee brooch: French assay marks for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Diamonds bright and lively estimated to weigh a total of 3.00 - 3.50 carats. Sugarloaf moonstone estimated to weigh approximately 1.80 carat, in good condition, with a few scratches. Enamel with a few nicks, abrasions and small areas of loss. Heart-shaped brooch: diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 4.50 - 5.50 carats, on average I-K color, SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Turtle brooch: pearl with good skin and lustre, please note that the pearl has not been tested for natural origin. Diamonds bright and lively, one small diamond deficient. Bracelet: Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red of medium strong saturation, with abrasions, scratches and nicks. Diamonds bright and lively. Seed pearls well matched in colour, of white to slightly cream body colour, with good skin and lustre. Signs of wear to the metal consistent with age and use. In overall good condition. Total gross weight approximately 55 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."