Lot 91
  • 91

THREE SAPPHIRE, MALACHITE, BLISTER PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACES

Estimate
3,200 - 3,800 GBP
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Description

Comprising: a necklace, designed at the front with a open work floral motifs set with marquise-, pear-shaped and oval sapphires, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 390mm; a pendant set with a blister pearl within a floral motifs set with circular-cut and marquise-shaped sapphires and circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 600mm, pendant length approximately 65mm, British hallmarks for London, 1992, a necklace, designed as a series of fancy links highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a pendant set with an oval malachite background, embellished  with a brilliant-cut set arabic letter, to a border similarly set, length approximately 550mm.

Condition

Necklace, stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Three principle sapphires measuring approximately 9.5 x 7.4 x 4.3 mm each, weighing approximately 2 - 2.50 carats each. Sapphires of blue colour, medium dark tone, good saturation. Well matched in colour and clarity. Remaining diamonds bright and lively. Safety catch to side of clasp. Mabe pearl on the pendent, measuring approximately 40 mm, of grey bodycolour, medium lustre. Remaining sapphire of blue and good saturation of colour. Well matched on the whole. Lightly scratches consistent with wear. Could benefit from a professional clean. Necklace with an oval malachite, estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.00 to 4.00 carats. One diamond is deficient. Slight scratches consistent with wear. Collection in overall 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."

Catalogue Note

Pearls untested.