Tourmaline and diamond rose brooch and earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1958

Round diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, brooch signed VCA, numbered 29567, earclips signed Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., numbered 29574-2.

The purplish pink tourmaline is a shade more purplish than indicated by the catalogue illustration and typically included. Numerous chips to the roses on the brooch. Significant chipping to the roses on the earclips; one petal appears to have been reconstructed out of a man-made material, but this is revealed only under close inspection. The 32 round diamonds are approximately F-G color, VVS-CS clarity., minor lead solder marks to brooch on the back. General wear to the gold.
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.
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