Sapphire and Diamond 'Flower' Brooch

Designed as a flower, centring on a circular-cut sapphire weighing 43.43 carats, the petals and stems set with marquise-shaped, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 13.00 carats, the leaves set with two marquise-shaped diamonds weighing 2.01 and 2.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. 

Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, the sapphire is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Two marquise diamonds, according to GIA reports, are D and E colour, VVS2 and SI1 clarity repsectively. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphire is of medium intense blue colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there is only minute silk or fingerprint inclusions, not noticeable upon loupe check. Other diamonds are about E to G colours, mostly VS clarity, with only three to four stones of SI. Condition: Karat white and yellow gold mount, overall 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.
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.

Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 72606, dated 6 February 2014, stating that the sapphire is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 6165902415 and 1168902419, dated 18 February 2014, stating that the 2.01 and 2.00 carat diamonds are E and D colour, SI1 and VVS2 clarity respectively.