GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS; DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER

The first brooch of floral design, highlighted by petals set with circular-cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies, to leaves set with pear-shaped sapphires and rubies, the diamonds, sapphires and rubies together weighing approximately 1.50, 3.40 and 3.20 carats respectively, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 52611; the second brooch designed as a feather, embellished by circular-cut diamonds, signed Cartier; mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. (2) 

Colour and Clarity: 1. Gem-set Brooch - In our opinion, the rubies are strong purplish red colour, and sapphires are of medium intense blue colour, all clean to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions and some general surface abrasions, consistent with age and use. Diamonds are about K to M colours, SI clarity. Signed and numbered to the back, with French assay marks. 2. Diamond Brooch - In our opinion, the diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity. Signed to the back. Condition: Repair marks to the back on gem-set brooch, which probably dated back to 1940s. Very slight tarnishing to the karat gold mount on the other brooch, not noticeable. Overall both in 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 US. 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.
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.