18 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Colored Stone 'Anemone' Necklace, Michele della Valle

Designed as a graduated row of fanciful anemone flowerheads, set with round near colorless diamonds weighing 46.86 carats, accented by round diamonds of black, pink and yellow hues weighing 7.45 carats, further decorated with round pink sapphires, amethysts, garnets, iolites, pink tourmalines and spinels, length approximately 16 inches, signed Michele della Valle.

In good condition, with very minimal signs of wear. The near colorless diamonds are approximately F-I color, VVS-VS clarity, and weigh 46.86 carats. The round black diamonds weigh 1.84 carats and accent most of the flower heads. The round pink diamonds weigh approximately 2.34 carats and are of light pink hue. The round yellow diamonds weigh 3.27 carats and range from light yellow to more intense hues. The round pink sapphires weigh 5.13 carats, the round garnets weigh 5.55 carats, the round iolites weigh 8.03 carats, the round pink tourmalines weigh 9.07 carats, the round amethysts weigh 12.79 carats, and the round spinels weigh 15.05 carats. The colored stones are bright and lively, well-matched for color, and lightly to moderately included. The overall look is very impressive and whimsical, well-made and lays nicely when worn. Each of the flowerheads is individually hinged, allowing for nice movement. With Italian assay and registry marks.
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.

Please note that the diamonds have not been tested for natural origin of color