Lot 321
  • 321

Pair of diamond earrings

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description

  • diamonds
Each set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 3.46 and 3.99 carats respectively, hook and hinged back fittings. 

Provenance

Princess Marie von Hatzfeldt, (1820–1897)
Her son Prince Hermann von Hatzfeldt (1848-1933) and his wife, Countess Nathalie von Benckendorff (1854–1931), formerly in Schloss Trachenberg (Silesia)
thence by descent.

Condition

In our experts' opinion, the cushion-shaped diamonds weighing 3.46 and 3.99 carats carats and measuring approximately 9.63 x 9.87 x 5.58mm and 9.63 x 9.80 x 6.22mm, are J and K colour, SI2 and SI1 clarity, respectively, with a few chips around the girdle. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 6 grams. Box stamped Dedo Gadebusch Hotgoldscmied zu Potsdam gegr. 1844 KÖLN am Rhein Breitestrasse 106-110 Kolpinghaus.
"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.
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