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From a Private Collection

Natural pearl, ruby and diamond devant-de-corsage, circa 1860 and later

Auction Closed

May 13, 04:50 PM GMT

Estimate

100,000 - 150,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Designed as coiling serpents holding a button-shaped pearl, suspending three detachable slightly baroque drop-shaped natural pearl pendants measuring approximately 12.55 - 14.25 x 26.20 mm, 14.55 - 15.70 x 22.50 mm and 12.60 - 14.10 x 25.90mm respectively, each from a button-shaped pearl, set with old cushion-shaped, oval and rose diamonds, the serpents’ eyes accented by cabochon rubies.


Accompanied by SSEF report no. 145833, dated 11 April 2025, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater; together with an appendix letter.

Please note that lot 552 currently features a broken link and will be repaired after the sale.

Magnificent Jewels, Christie's Geneva, 9 November 1977, lot 244.

'Assembling natural pearls of this size and quality in a brooch can be considered rare and exceptional.'


Excerpt from the SSEF Appendix Letter.