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GROUP OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCHES
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
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Comprising: three dragonfly brooches, one decorated with pink sapphire wings to a diamond-set body, one pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, and one similarly-set with yellow diamonds, mounted in pink, yellow or white gold, pendant fittings; and a brooch designed as a basket of fruits and flowers embellished with variously-shaped rubies, emeralds and sapphires, tapered baguette diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds of near colourless, pink, and yellow tints, mounted in 18 karat white gold. (4)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the pink sapphires are of transparent intense saturated purplish pink colour, yellow diamonds are of fancy light to intense colour and diamonds are about F-G colour, VS clarity. For the basket brooch, the rubies are of medium to medium dark red of intense saturation except one of medium pinkish purple colour, sapphires are of medium to medium dark violetish blue of intense saturation and emeralds of medium colour saturation, with typical inclusions. The coloured diamonds are of brownish, greenish yellow hue and one of brownish pink tint, and diamonds about G-I colour, VS-SI clarity.
Condition: All the brooches in very good condition, with minor signs of wear. Basket brooch signed 'New Universal'.
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.
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.