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Pair of emerald and diamond earrings, circa 1880
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 CHF
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Description
Each of stylised star design collet-set to the centre with a square step-cut emerald within a border of old mine and rose-cut diamonds.
Condition
Metal tested as silver and yellow gold. The emeralds are gauged to weigh approximately 4.60 carats each (as gauged in the mount), a yellowish green hue with good saturation of colour. Typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching and minor abrasions. One emerald with a chip. Lively stones, well matched in colour. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 3.80 carats in total, for the most part overall H-J colour, VS-SI clarity as gauged in the mounts. Good brilliance. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, in 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The title of Duque de Plasencia was created by the Catholic monarch Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille, in 1476 for Don Álvaro de Zúñiga y Guzmán of a very ancient noble family. The family grew in wealth and importance throughout the centuries and by the end of the 19th Century the Ducal house of Osuna which included several Noble families as well as the Duke of Plasencia; this was one of the most important and influential aristocratic houses in Spain together with that of the Dukes of Alba.