Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Colored Stone Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels

Designed as a floral spray with ribbon scroll flourishes, set with round, single and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately .75 carat, further set with numerous cabochon rubies, sapphires, emeralds and two round aquamarines, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 5720; circa 1945.

In good condition. The rubies are medium purplish red, semi transparent and lightly to moderately included. The sapphires are medium dark slightly violetish blue and similar in transparency and clarity to the rubies. The emeralds are medium green and moderately to heavily included, with surface reaching fractures. The two round aquamarines are light blue and eye-clean. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. Although the brooch is pictured with the floral elements facing upwards, the pin is designed so they are "upside down".
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.