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Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Brooch, France
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, gold, ruby, diamond
Designed as two intertwined bell-shaped flowers, the flowerheads set with numerous mystery-set rubies, the stems and leaves set with numerous round, baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.95 carats, engraved France, with French workshop and export marks.
Condition
In good condition overall. The rubies are very well-matched for color, a lively, very slightly pinkish-red and are of good clarity. The 51 round and single-cut diamonds and 38 baguette diamonds are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. Workshop mark and French export marks on the pinstem. France signed on pin stem bridge.
Please note the present brooch is not listed in the archives of Van Cleef & Arpels and may not, therefore, be attributed to the firm.
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.
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.