A GOLD AND SYNTHETIC RUBY 'BEES OF MALIA' BROOCH • 14K and 18K gold • Two round-shaped synthetic rubies measuring approximately 1.50mm in diameter • With maker's mark • Measures 2 in. x 1 1/2 in. • Estimated gross weight: 8.10 grams Footnotes: Tuulikki Suominen Wolff was a Finnish dancer, actress, painter and wife of famed news writer, director and documentarian Perry Wolff, producer of A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy (1962), Hunger in America (1968) and Of Black America (1969). She became a well-regarded figure on Park Avenue and the Champs-Élysées for her unique style and exquisite taste, becoming a frequent patron of and muse for many 20th century American and French fashion designers, causing her husband to once claim that she could 'buy beauty, fluently, in five languages. OVERALL CONDITION: good Metal purity unstamped and tested with XRF (x-ray fluorescence) for 14K and 18K gold Superficial wear in form of small crack, moderate scratches and dents to metal Clasp secure Oxidation present Significant chips to synthetic ruby MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: Synthetic ruby Clarity: eye-clean Hue: Red This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in perfect condition. The dimensions and weights of diamonds and gemstones are approximated using measurements and given as a courtesy, please consider them as an estimation only. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing