- 179
Platinum and Diamond Necklace
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, diamond
The front set with two pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats and a marquise-shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.05 carats, the necklace further set with numerous round and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 54.50 carats, length 14½ inches; fitted with pendant loop; circa 1957.
Condition
In good condition. The large pear-shaped diamonds are approximately E-F color, VS clarity. The large marquise-shaped diamond is approximately F color, VS clarity. The remaining diamonds are approximately F-H color with some I-J examples, VVS-VS clarity. Highly flexible. Please note that a sketch of a necklace of identical design is illustrated in Harry Winston: The Ultimate Jeweler by Laurence S. Krashes, page 207. According to description provided by the author, the total carat weight is approximately 64.00 carats. On October 24, 1990, Sotheby's auction of Magnificent Jewelry offered property from the estate of Libby Moody Thompson, Charlene Thompson's step mother-in-law and a collector of Harry Winston. The sale catalogue includes a portrait of Libby Moody Thompson in which she appears to be wearing the same necklace offered here. Scans of the Harry Winston sketch as well as the relevant pages from Sotheby's 1990 catalogue are available upon request.
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.
Catalogue Note
The sketch of a necklace of identical design is illustrated in Harry Winston: The Ultimate Jeweler by Laurence S. Krashes, page 207. Additionally, a portrait of Libbie Moody Thompson wearing lot 179 may be viewed in the Sotheby's New York Magnificent Jewelry catalogue, October 24 and 25, 1990.