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Pair of cultured pearl, turquoise and coral necklaces / bracelets, 'twist', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s
Estimate
9,000 - 14,000 CHF
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Description
- coral, turquoise, gold, cultured pearl
Each designed as alternating lines of cultured pearls and turquoise beads, length approximately 435mm; or cultured pearl and coral beads, length approximately 380mm; coral necklace can be separated to be worn as two bracelets, each length approximately 190mm; to an articulated beaded mount, mounted in gold, signed VCA © and numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed VCA © with maker's marks, turquoise necklace numbered B5074, coral bracelets numbered 98.210 and 99.088 respectively. Turquoise and coral well matched in colour, few turquoise stones discoloured. Cultured pearls of white to creamy body colour, little blemishes, good lustre. Clasps secure. Normal signs of wear to the metal, 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."