Lot 336
  • 336

Diamond necklace

Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 USD
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Description

The flexible necklace of foliate design set with clusters of marquise-shaped and pear-shaped diamonds weighing 48.83 carats, supporting a fringe set with 17 pear-shaped diamonds weighing 44.33 carats, mounted in platinum, length 16½ inches.

Condition

Accompanied by 17 GIA reports: No. 15714145 stating that the 1.38 carat diamond is D color, Internally Flawless clarity. No. 14903805 stating that the 1.51 carat diamond is D color, Internally Flawless clarity. No. 15810140 stating that the 2.15 carat diamond is D color, VS1 clarity. No. 13534657 stating that the 2.19 carat diamond is D color, VS2 clarity. No. 15584056 stating that the 2.41 carat diamond is D color Internally Flawless clarity. No. 14988548 stating that the 1.52 carat diamond is D color, VS1 clarity. No. 15294572 stating that the 2.02 carat diamond is E color, VS1 clarity. No. 11388880 stating that the 2.08 carat diamond is D color, SI1 clarity. No. 11077514 stating that the 2.13 carat diamond is D color, VS1 clarity. No. 11518154 stating that the 2.99 carat diamond is D color, SI2 clarity. No. 15081862 stating that the 2.99 carat diamond is D color, VS2 clarity. No. 13670323 stating that the 4.08 carat diamond is D color, VS1 clarity. No. 10287388 stating that the 3.73 carat diamond is E color, VS1 clarity. No. 8813820 stating that the 3.02 carat diamond is D color, VS2 clarity. No. 14339698 stating that the 4.41 carat diamond is F color, VS1 clarity. No. 11756663 stating that the 4.49 carta diamond is E color, SI2 clarity. No. 14297143 stating that the 1.23 carat diamond is D color, Internally Flawless clarity. Remainder of the diamonds are of similar quality. Flexible, well made and in very good condition. c Comfortable and with nice movement when worn. Fitted with a safety closure. The clasp opens by flipping up the safety closure from underneath and pressing the pear-shaped and the marquise-cut diamond towards each other. 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. 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by 17 GIA reports stating that the pear-shaped diamonds are D to F color, IF to SI2 clarity.