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EMERALD, RUBY, SYNTHETIC SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'BLACKAMOOR' BROOCH, VERDURA, 1960s
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
The carved bone head, designed as a 'blackamoor', the turban centring on a facetted synthetic sapphire, embellished to the front with a collet-set ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a similarly embellished collar suspending a cabochon emerald drop, signed Verdura.
Condition
Stamped 18K for 18 carat gold to reverse. Head a little discoloured. Rubies a medium red hue, typical inclusions visible with magnification, principal stone in turban with small chips, slightly pinkish hue. Emerald drop a light slightly yellowish green hue with typical inclusions visible to the naked eye. Synthetic sapphire a little abraded. Diamonds bright and lively. Scratches to mount consistent with wear. In very 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.
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."