Lot 316
  • 316

Suite of diamond and black enamel jewelry, David Webb

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • David Webb
Comprising a pendant-necklace, bangle-bracelet, ring and pair of earclips, the necklace composed of alternating diamond-set and black enamel links, suspending a geometric pendant applied with black enamel and set with round diamonds and an onyx segment, length 17 inches; the hinged bangle applied with black enamel, decorated at the terminals with round diamonds; the ring applied with bands of black enamel alternating with segments set with round diamonds, size 6, the earclips composed of buckles set with round diamonds, applied with black enamel, the total diamond weight 14.03 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, sized Webb, pendant detachable.   Ring not illustrated.

Condition

Good condition unless otherwise noted. All diamond weights derived from David Webb invoices. All diamonds approximately F-G color, VVS-VS clarity. NECKLACE: Enamel loss to one of the links, exposing a bit of the gold mounting. Set with 107 round diamonds weighing 3.40 carats, the pendant set with 88 round diamonds weighing 3.03 carats. BRACELET: Chip approximately 4 x 2 mm exposing a 1 x 2 mm section of gold mounting. Two additional areas of damage measuring approximately 12 and 14 mm in length, the first with some gold showing through, the second with no gold exposed. All diamonds on bottom half of bracelet. Set with 72 round diamonds weighing 2.10 carats. EARRINGS: Set with 48 round diamonds weighing 4.08 carats. RING: Not illustrated. The bombé style top measuring approximately 11.7 mm at greatest width. The top enhanced with black enamel and three applied pavé-set diamond bands. Set with 47 round diamonds weighing 1.42 carats.
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.
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.