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Ruby and diamond brooch, monture Boucheron, and a pair of ear clips, 1950s
Estimate
36,000 - 56,000 CHF
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Description
- Rubies, diamonds, platinum, gold
The brooch set with cabochon and circular-cut rubies, circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, signed monture Boucheron, French assay and partial maker's marks; each ear clip surmount set with circular-cut rubies and baguette diamonds, supporting a pendant set with a circular-cut diamond weighing 4.91 and 5.48 carats respectively, French assay marks.
Condition
Brooch signed monture Boucheron, partial maker's marks. French assay marks for platinum and gold. Earrings unsigned, French assay marks for platinum. In our experts' opinion, the circular-cut diamonds weighing 4.91 and 5.48 carats, measuring approximately 11.20 x 11.32 x 6.32mm and 10.98 x 11.28 x 6.98mm, are L-M colour, VS2 clarity and M-N colour, VS2-SI1 clarity, respectively. Rubies pinkish red to purplish red of medium strong saturation, transparent to translucent, with scratches, abrasions and small nicks. Remaining diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 9.50 - 10.50 carats, on average H-J colour, SI-I clarity, with some small nicks, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of wear to the metal. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 56 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.
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.
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."