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Seed pearl, sapphire and diamond sautoir, Circa 1910
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Pearl, sapphire, diamond, gold
Designed as three rows of seed pearls highlighted at intervals with pierced square plaques, suspending an openwork pendant of tassel design set with calibré-cut sapphires, highlighted with circular- and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 770mm
Condition
Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 06231, stating that extensive samples from the three rows and tassel were found to be natural, saltwater, button pearl not tested.
Seed pearls generally well matched in size and colour with varying lustres, button pearl measuring approximately 7.5mm in diameter, light rosé overtones. Sapphires medium to dark blue. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.00 - 2.50 carats, stones bright and lively. Well articulated. Slight signs of wear to metal, one link with slight discolouration, small fractures to the reverse of the setting of the central plaque with traces of solder repair, pendant tassel possibly associated from another sautoir.
"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
Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 06231, stating that extensive samples from the three rows and tassel were found to be natural, saltwater, button pearl not tested.