Pair of Ruby and Diamond 'Flower' Brooches, Cartier

Each designed as a stalk of flowers, centring on the circular-cut, cushion-shaped and oval rubies together weighing approximately 10.00 carats, embellished with gold beads and circular-cut diamond details, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 10066, also accompanied by two ornament fittings.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the rubies are medium-light to medium purplish pink colour, bright appearance. Under the 10x loupe inspection, there are typical inclusions with some surface reaching and some to the opening, a few rubies with minor chips and pits but not noticeable to the naked eye. The diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carat, about G to H colour, SI clarity. Signed and numbered, accompanied with two plastic hairpin fittings. Condition: Karat yellow gold mount. One brooch with four gold beads and wires deficient, show signs of bended wires and normal wear, otherwise 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.
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