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White gold, aquamarine and diamond necklace and brooch, circa 1945
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- length 17 ins.
The necklace supporting a large emerald-cut aquamarine surmounted by a round diamond, the brooch of stylized ribbon design set with 2 emerald-cut aquamarines, further decorated with numerous small round and single-cut diamonds, the total diamond weight approximately 3.20 carats, mounted in 14 karat white gold, necklace length approximately 16½ inches.
Condition
BROOCH: set with two emerald-cut aquamarines of light slightly greenish blue color and eye clean (approx 30.00 cts total) and accented with 49 round diamonds approximately 1.95 cts, G-H color and VS-SI clarity. NECKLACE: set with an emerald-cut aquamarine of very similar color to the brooch, and eye clean as well. Approximately 98.00 cts. Also set with an old European-cut diamond approximately 1.25 cts, I-J color and I clarity. Suspended from a rounded cobra chain, fitted with a safety closure. Both pieces in good condiiton.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.