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Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Circa 1950
Estimate
75,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- 18 karat gold, platinum, diamond, ruby, necklace
The front designed as a triple swag of oval and round rubies weighing approximately 69.00 carats, gathered at the sides by a ribbon motif completed by a graduated necklace, set throughout with round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 19.30 carats, length 16 1/8 inches.
Provenance
Parke-Bernet, December 5, 1968, sale 2774, lot 141.
Condition
In good overall condition with wear to the mounting, with some of the diamond-set links slightly out of alignment. The highly flexible swags set with 89 pinkish purplish medium to medium-deep rubies that are lightly to heavily included, some with surface-reaching inclusions. The 228 round and 72 baguette diamonds are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. Fitted with a safety clasp.
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.