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CULTURED PEARL, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, SCHILLING
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Designed as a uniform row of cultured pearls to a central clasp set with an oval cabochon sapphire within surrounds of brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, length approximately 480mm, signed Schilling, clasp can be detached and worn as a brooch, detachable brooch fittings.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold to reverse of clasp and to removable brooch fitting. The sapphire measuring approximately 12.5mm x 9.9mm x 8.5mm, estimated to weigh approximately 11.36 carats, medium blue with moderately strong colour saturation, typical inclusions visible with magnification, some small cavities to the surface visible with the naked eye. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.50 - 6.50 carats, bright, lively stones. Cultured pearls well matched in size from approximately 10.0mm - 10.6mm, some off-round and others semi-baroque in shape, low to medium lustre, most with rosé and some with green overtones, several with noticeable pits and blemishes to skins particularly close to the drill holes, a few with damage to the surface of the nacreous layers. The necklace could benefit from being restrung and cleaned by a professional jeweller. 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."
"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."