鉑金鑲藍寶石配鑽石別針, 卡地亞（Cartier）

• 枝葉造型別針
• 鑲2顆方形藍寶石，約重10.40及7.75卡拉
• 配圓形、長形、梨形及欖尖形鑽石，共重約13.95卡拉
• 附Cartier Paris品牌刻名及編號07529
• 附法國純度驗證標章及工匠標章戳記
• 1930年代
*拍品資料以英文為主，中文翻譯僅供參考

Parke-Bernet Galleries, Magnificent Jewelry of the Late Mrs. John E. Rovensky: Formerly Mrs. Morton F. Plant, January 23, 1957, lot 125.

In good condition with gentle wear to the mounting, commensurate with age. The sapphires are medium deep blue and violetish-blue respectively, lightly included with some surface wear in the form of abrasions, small chips and scratches, only visible under close inspection. One sapphire is slightly loose in its mounting which could be attended to by a jeweler. The marquise-cut diamonds are approximately I-K color, VS-SI clarity; the round and baguette diamonds are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 1081150 A and B stating that the sapphires are of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.
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.Certificates of Authenticity: Various manufacturers may not issue certificates of authenticity upon request. Sotheby's is not under an obligation to furnish the purchaser with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer at any time. Unless the requirements for a rescission of the sale under the Terms of Guarantee are satisfied, the failure of a manufacturer to issue a certificate will not constitute grounds to rescind the sale. Gemological Certificates and Reports: References in the catalogue descriptions to certificates or reports issued by gemological laboratories are provided only for the information of bidders, and Sotheby's does not guarantee and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports. Please also note that laboratories may differ in their assessment of a gemstone (including its origin and presence, type and extent of treatments) and their certificates or reports may contain different results.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.

附美國AGL證書，編號CS 1081150 A及B，指出藍寶石產地為斯里蘭卡，未經加熱處理。

此別針原屬約翰·E·羅文斯基夫人（Mrs. John E. Rovensky）收藏，羅文斯基夫人在前一段婚姻中下嫁予摩頓·F·普蘭特（Morton F. Plant），更令第五大道蛻變成今天的時尚中心。世紀交替之際，這段傳奇的街道，更有「百萬大道」的稱號。此段街本屬於范德比爾特家族（Vanderbilt family），為希望街上沒有商店、街車等煩囂，家族遂說服富裕世交在第五大道投資物業。

1901年，鐵路大王摩頓·F·普蘭特（Morton F. Plant）以100萬美元價錢，從威廉·K·范德比爾特（William K Vanderbilt）手上購得第五大道與52街交界的東南方街角。普蘭特立刻邀請建築師羅伯特·W·吉普森（Robert W. Gibson）發展地皮，其石灰石大宅在1905年建成。普蘭特對新居甚為滿意，但鄰居對該區日漸濃厚的商業氣息頗感煩厭，卡地亞在第五大街與56街交界開設首家紐約門市，先前的懷疑終於成真。

1913年，普蘭特妻子逝世，遂迎娶梅伊·柯爾德威爾·曼納林（Mae Caldwell Manwaring），並在第五大道86街1031號為妻子建設新居。卡地亞先例一開，各品牌紛紛效法，范德比爾特等各家族紛紛移居郊區。普蘭特對先前投資舊區的價格頗感懷疑，遂謀求把物業脫手之法。1917年，普蘭特妻子提及在卡地亞櫥窗見到一條甚得她歡心的雙行珍珠項鏈，解答似乎浮現，烏雲一掃而空。「百萬大道」商業氣息漸濃，郊區大宅也將要竣工，普蘭特遂答應卡地亞向他提出的條件：卡地亞將購下該塊地皮，並以價值100萬美元的珍珠項鏈作交換。

卡地亞雖翻新物業以迎合業務需要，但大樓仍保有原來風貌，沒有大幅改動，1970年更獲選為紐約地標。普蘭特夫人後來改嫁約翰·羅文斯基，但對收藏珠寶熱情終身不退，當然以卡地亞的珍稀瑰寶尤甚。羅文斯基夫人舊藏於1957年售於Parke-Bernet拍賣行，是次上拍別針當時的編號為125。拍品編號114及116，為兩串珍罕珍珠，據報正是當時心儀的珍珠，亦有在該次拍賣中亮相。此枚別針優雅迷人，設計歷久不衰，來源與外表同樣奪目耀眼，實在是珍稀瑰寶的最佳典例。