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Pair of turquoise and diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, remodelled by Suzanne Belperron, 1953
Estimate
11,000 - 17,000 CHF
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Description
- diamond, turquoise, gold
Each designed with a hammered yellow gold pear-shaped centre bordered with turquoise cut en cabochon and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 335 for an illustration of these earrings.
Condition
This lot is offered without a reserve.
Stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed on clip fitting, maker's marks, numbered 3.370 CS. Turquoises overall matched in colour, some more greenish-blue. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. 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."
Catalogue Note
These ear clips were designed in 1953 by Van Cleef & Arpels with two pear-shaped diamonds weighing respectively 16.36 and 17.58 carats. They were later remodelled by Suzanne Belperron.