PEARL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Designed as a series of open work links embellished with entwined foliate sprays set with circular- and rose-cut diamonds, further accented with pearls, length approximately 190mm, French assay marks, fitted case by Ch. Fontana & Cie, 13, rue Royal, Paris.

French assay marks for 18 carat gold to tongue. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.0 - 4.0 carats, bright, lively stones. Pearls well matched in size and shape measuring approximately 5.0mm to 5.4mm, two with a creamy yellow bodycolour, several with rosé overtones, medium lustre on average, one with a textured surface, small pits and surface blemishes, one pearl cracked. Clasp a little stiff, two loops one to either end of bracelet, probably for a safety chain now deficient. Well articulated. In very good condition.
"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."

Pearls untested.