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Lot 28
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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND TORSADE

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

Composed of eighteen rows of faceted and polished sapphire beads, interspersed at intervals with brilliant-cut diamond rondelles, to a clasp of stylised scroll design set with cabochon sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 410mm.

Condition

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and with maker's marks to tongue of clasp. Estimated total diamond weight to clasp approximately 2.50-2.80 carats, estimated clarity VS on average, please note it is difficult to judge colour due to the yellow gold setting, remaining diamonds in rondelles bright and lively. Cabochon sapphires and faceted and polished sapphires ranging from light to medium dark blue, light to moderately-strong saturation of colour. Minor abrasions to some polished sapphires. Typical inclusions visible to naked eye. Traces of glue where rows of beads are affixed to clasp. In very 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."