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BAROQUE PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH, 1890s
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as ribbon tied floral and foliate garlands, embellished with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, suspending to the centre and the three pendant drops a baroque pearl dressed by a diamond-set cap, brooch fitting deficient, collapsible pendant fitting, one diamond deficient.
Condition
Estimated total diamond weight approximately 7.0 - 8.0 carats, of mixed colours and clarities. Some traces of dirt particularly to the left hand side, could benefit from a professional clean. Evidence of small repairs and lead solder to reverse in a few areas, particularly to drop loops, not visible when worn. Pearls all baroque in shape, measuring from approximately 18.5mm to 16.2mm, similar colours pale silver grey, with tones of dark cream, low to medium lustre, some slight wrinkling and small surface blemishes, lower central and left hand drop with some shallow cracks and ridges to the top layers of nacre. Please note all pearls are drilled right through. In 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."
Catalogue Note
Pearls untested.