RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH/EAR CLIPS, Aletto Brothers

Modelled as two plum flowers, the petals encrusted with calibré-cut concealingly-set rubies together weighing approximately 25.00 carats, the flower centres, leaves and stem set with pear-shaped, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds respectively, highlighted by cabochon rubies, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.15 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, plum flowers detachable as ear clips, clip fittings, signed and numbered 108107.

CColour and Clarity: In our opinion, the calibrè-cut rubies are of medium, strong red colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about G to I colours, VVS to VS clarity. Brooch and the "flower" clips are all signed and numbered. Conditon: Two invisible-set ruby "flower" clips are detachable and can be worn as pair of earclips. Platinum and karat yellow gold mount, in very good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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.

Accompanied by a signed key and box.