GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH AND PAIR OF MATCHING EAR CLIPS, Seaman Schepps

The brooch set with a cluster of three flower heads composed of cabochon pink tourmalines, peridots and aquamarines together weighing approximately 17.50, 24.00 and 26.00 carats respectively, highlighted by cabochon sapphires and circular-cut sapphires together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, embellished by cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, circular-cut citrines and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.88 carats; and a pair of matching earrings, each set with cabochon aquamarines altogether weighing approximately 28.00 carats, embellished by cabochon sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds altogether weighing 2.00 and 1.60 carats respectively; mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed. (2)

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, cabochon aquamarines on brooch are medium light sky blue colour, translucent clarity. Cabochon aquamarines on earclips are slightly lighter sky blue colour, moderately included. Peridots are medium, strong olive green colour, eye lean. Pink tourmalines are medium purplish pink colour, slightly included to naked eyes. Cabochon sapphires and round sapphire are medium blue colour, rubies are intense purplish red colour, emeralds are medium green colour, all clean to naked eyes. Diamonds are about G to I colours, VS clarity. Both are signed to the back. Condition: Karat white gold mounts, 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 U.S. 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.
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