CORAL, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND ‘BIRD’ BROOCH, Aletto Brothers

Modelled as a bird resting on a twig, the body set with fourteen cabochon corals measuring approximately 8.91 x 7.05 x 2.23mm to 8.70 x 1.00 x 3.42mm, highlighted by six brilliant-cut sapphires, the head, body and twig set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats and 5.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the corals are orangy red colour, few with surface reaching fissures, not visible when worn; diamonds are about E to G colour, VS to SI clarity; sapphires are of medium blue colour, moderately included, inclusions not visible when worn. Signed to the back. Condition: Karat gold mount, in very good condition.
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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