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Gold, Emerald and Diamond Necklace-Brooch Combination, Early 20th Century
Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 USD
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Description
- gold, emerald, diamond, necklace, brooch
The graduated necklace set at the front with an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 9.30 carats, flanked by smaller emerald-cut emeralds, all framed by diamonds, spaced by stylized diamond-set bows, set throughout with old mine, old European-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 15.00 carats, length 15 inches, center element detaches and can be worn as a brooch or a single pendant on a chain, together with brooch fitting. With fitted box.
Condition
Good condition. The primary emerald is a richly saturated slightly bluish green and lightly included. The 9 smaller emerald-cut emeralds, together weighing approximately 6.15 carats, are a shade lighter than the primary stone and well-matched; lightly included. Set with 377 old mine-, old European-, and single-cut diamonds, approximately H to K color, VS to SI clarity. Lead solder on either side of most bow motif links; noticeable only from the reverse. The diamond pendant from the central link is detachable. The central link also fitted with a retractable pendant loop.
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.
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.