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Emerald and diamond tiara
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, platinum, diamond and emerald
The tiara designed as a series of graduated scrolls highlighted with three sprays each set with cabochon emerald drops, set with rose, French-, single- and circular-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 325mm, each jewel detachable, can be worn as a pair of earrings and a brooch, maker's marks, earrings with clip fittings.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum. Tiara stamped with maker's marks LS. Largest central emerald measuring approximately 18.9mm x 16.0mm x 12.9mm, calculated to weigh approximately 26.00 carats, smaller side emeralds measuring approximately 13.0mm x 8.1mm x 6.8mm and 13.7mm x 8.8mm x 8.8mm calculated to weigh 4.77 and 7.07 carats respectively, medium green, typical inclusions including fractures visible to naked eye, one emerald to side loose in mount. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 12.00 carats, estimated colour I, estimated clarity VS/I. Central emerald jewel fitting to tiara not secure, could benefit from attention by professional jeweller. Scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. 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."