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Sapphire and diamond double-clip brooch, monture Cartier, 1930s
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- monture Cartier
- sapphires, diamonds, gold, platinum
Set with oval sapphires and cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, the two largest diamonds weighing 2.48 and 1.99 carats, signed monture Cartier, French assay and maker's marks, detachable brooch pin.
Condition
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 84343, stating that the sapphires are of Basaltic origin, with no evidence of heat treatment.
Stamped with French assay mark for 18 carat gold and maker's mark to both pins. Signed monture Cartier. Sapphire clips numbered 43174, diamond clip indistinctly numbered 3174. Sapphires total weight 13.8 carats. Sapphires of strong deep blue saturation, transparent with good clarity, one smaller sapphire with some visible zoning.
The two largest diamonds weighing:
2.48 carats estimated approximately M+, SI1
1.99 carats estimated approximately K-L, SI2.
Estimated total diamond weight approximately 14.00-16.00 carats, estimated colour K-M+, estimated clarity SI-I/included on average. Accompanied by a brooch pin. Scratches to the metal consistent with wear. In 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 84343, stating that the sapphires are of Basaltic origin, with no evidence of heat treatment.