Light Pink Diamond, Gem-set and Diamond Brooch, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia

Of paisley design, suspending a pear-shaped light pink diamond weighing 4.36 carats, accented with variously-shaped diamonds, greenish-yellow diamonds, rubies and coloured gemstones, to the articulated diamond-set stem decorated with rubies and pink sapphires; the diamonds and gemstones weighing approximately 18.50 and 21.00 carats in total respectively, mounted in 18 karat pink gold, the reverse of the stem inscribed: all religions, art and science are branches of the same tree. EINSTEIN, signed with Prince Dimitri monogram.

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. The greenish-yellow diamonds have not been tested for natural colour origin. Accompanied by GIA report numbered 15768432, stating that the diamond weighing 4.36 carats is natural, Light Pink Colour, VS2 Clarity. Please refer to the report for further details. Signed with Prince Dimitri monogram and numbered B703. Stamped 750 and Plat for 18K pink gold and platinum respectively. Inscribed "All religions, art and science are branches of the same tree. EINSTEIN". Rubies red to purplish red of medium strong to strong saturation, with typical inclusions and some are surface reaching, some nicks, minor chips and abrasions. Pink sapphires of medium to medium strong saturation, with minor typical inclusions, some nicks and abrasions. Green garnets and green sapphires of light to medium light saturation, with minor typical inclusions. Coloured diamonds are of greenish yellow colour, VS-SI clarity. Colourless diamonds are about F-G colour, VVS-VS clarity, as graded in the mounting. Signs of minor wear to the metal, in very good condition.
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Accompanied by GIA report numbered 15768432, dated 21 March 2007, stating that the 4.36 carat diamond is natural, Light Pink Colour, VS2 Clarity. The greenish-yellow diamonds have not been tested for natural colour origin.