COLLECTION OF CULTURED PEARL, PEARL AND DIAMOND JEWELLERY

Comprising: a necklace, composed of three rows of graduated pearls, decorated to either side with stylised scroll plaques, set with circular-, single- and baguette diamonds, to a clasp centring on a step-cut diamond within a border of rose-cut stones, length approximately 665mm, one small diamond deficient; a bracelet, composed of six rows of uniform pearls, to a central open work plaque, millegrain-set with circular-, single- and rose-cut diamonds, with bar spacers and clasp set with brilliant-cut stones, length approximately 185mm; and a pair of ear pendants, each cushion-shaped diamond surmount, to a stylised scroll connection set with single-cut diamonds, suspending a cultured pearl drop, screw back fittings, composite.

Necklace: creamy-yellow body colour, rosé to grey overtones, medium to high lustre. Safety catch to underside, secure clasp. Principal diamond in clasp estimated to weigh approximately 0.75 - 0.90 carats, estimated colour K-M, with a brown tint, estimated clarity I . Remaining stones estimated to weigh approximately 2.50-3.00 carats. Bright and lively stones. Composite jewel; side plaques 1930's, rest later. Earrings: The principle diamonds spread at approximately 0.65 and 0.75 carats, estimated colour J-K and L-M respectively , SI clarity. Remaining diamonds bright and lively. Cultured pearl drops, one grey white body colour with medium lustre, and the other creamy bodycolour with low lustre. The bracelet: Cultured pearls creamy-yellow bodycolour. Composite jewel; central plaque early 20th century and clasp later. Collection 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."

Pearls untested.