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Pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings
Estimate
230,000 - 410,000 CHF
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Description
- natural pearl, gold, diamond
Each button-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 15.67 x 16.06 x 13.90mm and 15.58 x 16.01 x 11.66mm respectively, weighing 27.80 and 20.66 carats including metal lining, suspended from a surmount set with a cushion- and two pear-shaped diamonds, pearls may be unscrewed and attached to additional ear stud fittings.
Provenance
Jewels from the Collection of Odile de Richelieu, Countess Gabriel de La Rochefoucauld, Princess de La Rochefoucauld (1879-1974).
Condition
Each with maker's marks for Bucherer. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold; additional ear stud fittings similarly marked. According to the SSEF report, the two saltwater natural pearls measuring 15.67 - 16.06 x 13.90 mm and 15.58 - 16.01 x 11.66 mm, weighing 111.24 and 82.65 grains (including metal lining) are of light cream and slightly cream colour with rosé and green overtones. Pearls with good skin and lustre, some damage to reverse of one pearl (concealed when mounted). Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 2.50 carats, of mixed colours and clarities, as gauged in the mounting. Pearls simple to unscrew and easily screw onto additional ear stud fittings. Signs of wear to metal consistent with light use. In good condition. Total gross weight including addition fittings approximately 23 grams (white gold studs with diamonds approximately 7 grams, yellow gold studs approximately 5 grams).
"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."