COLOURED SAPPHIRES AND DIAMOND 'SNAIL' BROOCH

Designed as a climbing snail, the shell of bombé form set with calibré-cut sapphires of graduated colours together weighing approximately 15.00 carats, enhanced with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the body further decorated with rubies and pink sapphires, accented by a diamond-set antennae, the rubies and pink sapphires together weighing approximately 1.00 carat and diamonds approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the calibré-cut sapphires are of graduated shades, from very light to dark blue colour, lively and eye clean. Rubies and pink sapphires are ranging from very light pink to medium dark plum red colour, eye clean. Diamonds are probably of J to K colours, SI clarity. Condition: Nice workmanship with three-dimension structure and whimsical design, overall 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. 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.