18 Karat Gold, Shell, Cultured Pearl and Colored Stone Brooch and Earclips, Trianon

The brooch and earclips composed of orange fan-shaped shells decorated with cultured pearls, further set with cabochon emeralds and round citrines, all pieces signed Trianon, the brooch numbered 10605, the earclips numbered 10604.

Both pieces in good condition, with some wear to the gold on the reverse, not apparent when worn. BROOCH: The shell is yellowish orange and intact, with a ribbed texture that also lends a three dimensional sense to the piece. The emeralds are a medium bluish green, moderately to heavily included, several with surface-reaching fractures and one with a significant surface-reaching cavity in the middle of the brooch. The mabé pearls have a silvery body color, medium luster, several with heavily wrinkled skins apparent under magnification. The citrines are a lively orangy and yellowish brown, decorative in quality. EARCLIPS: The shells are a banded orangy and whitish yellow, intact, and ribbed like the brooch. The emeralds are a medium to medium-light bluish green, moderately to heavily included with several examples bearing surface-reaching fractures. The mabé pearls have a silvery gray body color, fair luster, several with wrinkled skins. The citrines are a medium-deep orangy brown and decorative in quality. Length approximately 1 1/4 inches. Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.
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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Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.