A Group of White Gold and Gem-Set Jewelry

the ring centering a green enamel ladybug flanked by round diamonds, accented by round sapphires, size 5½, signed Aaron Basha. The first brooch designed as a head of lettuce set with round emeralds weighing approximately 10.00 carats, accented by round diamonds, further decorated with an enamel ladybug and worm. The second brooch designed as a radish set with a pear-shaped pink tourmaline weighing approximately 7.80 carats, the stems set with buff-top pink tourmalines, the leaves set with round emeralds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, further accented by round diamonds weighing approximately .40 carat. 3 pieces.

All pieces in good condition unless noted otherwise. RING: of 18 K white gold, the round sapphires are a medium blue color and are of good clarity. Set with 10 round diamonds weighing approximately .10 carat, approximately G-H color and VS-SI clarity. The enamel is intact. Approximately 5/8 inch in width. LETTUCE BROOCH: The emeralds are medium-light to medium slightly bluish green color and are moderately to heavily included; some of those inclusions reach the surface. Dotted by 3 round diamonds weighing approximately .10 carat, I-J color and SI clarity. Enamelling on the worm is intact, but with some porosity and damage to the enamel on the ladybug. Dimensions approximately 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches RADISH: The rubellite tourmaline is a medium purplish pink color and is moderately included, the buff-top tourmalines are a slightly deeper shade. Emeralds are a medium-deep green color and are moderately to heavily included. Diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS clarity. Dimensions approximately 2 1/4 x 2 inches.
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.