COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY

Comprising: a brooch designed as a blackamoor, the head of carved black amber, the turban and tunic set with circular-cut emeralds, sapphires and cultured pearls, signed G. Nardi; one ring set with a cabochon sapphire bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds, on a reeded mount, size H¼; the other ring set with a step-cut emerald, within a scalloped border of single-cut diamonds, to a fluted mount, size D.

Brooch stamped 750 for gold, some part of the brooch tested as silver. Cultured pearl good lustre, grey overtone, minor blemishes. Black amber scratched with surface reaching inclusions. Metal tarnished (mainly at the back), minor scratches. Signs of little wear, would benefit from professional cleaning. In overall good condition. Sapphire ring stamped Pt 950 for platinum, Austrian assay marks, cabochon sapphire estimated to weigh approximately 9.50 carats (gauged in mounting), good saturation of colour, typical crystal inclusions (some reaching surface). In goof condition. Emerald ring stamped 750 for gold, emerald estimated to weigh approximately 5.70 carats (gauged in mounting), medium colour saturation, typical crystal inclusions (some reaching surface), minor nicks and abrasion to some facet edges. Both showing signs of normal wear, minor scratches and tarnish to metal. In good condition.
"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.
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