18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel Brooch, Boucheron, Paris

Designed as a carved sapphire frog atop a green enamel leaf, accented by round and single-cut diamonds, signed Boucheron, Paris, with French assay marks.

In good condition overall with light scratching to the gold commensurate with wear. The carved sapphire is medium violetish blue, moderately to heavily included with examples of surface reaching inclusions and abrasions at the facet junctions visible only under magnification. The enamel is intact and in good condition, with some very faint loss near one of the edges. The diamonds are approximately H-J color, VS-SI clarity. Signed on pinbridge, marks on both the clip and the mounting.
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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