PAIR OF CITRINE AND PASTE PENDENT EARRINGS AND GEM-SET PENDANT, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Each ear pendant set with oval foil-backed citrines, to a central connecting floral motif panel, set throughout with near-colourless paste stones, later hook fittings, the pendant in the form of a Maltese cross, set to the front with circular-cut emeralds and centring on a cushion-shaped ruby, within borders of seed pearls, further embellished with gold work beading, brooch pin fitting deficient.

Earrings: Mounted in silver and gold. The citrines a medium golden hue, typical inclusions visible with a 10x lens, small scratches and abrasions to the surface of some stones only visible with magnification. Tarnish and indentations to reverse not visible when worn. Later earring fittings. Pendant: Pearls well matched in size and colour, several with rosé overtones, one near to an edge with a crack to the nacre. Emeralds a vibrant green, scratches and small abrasions, two stones with a surface reaching fractures and small cavities visble only with magnification, well matched. Remaining stones a pale green hue, well matched in size and colour, it seems that the foil backing behind these stones is a little damaged giving a greyish appearance to the stones. Small traces of lead solder and glue to the reverse not visible when worn. Some dirt visible to the front, could benefit from a careful professional clean. Both pieces 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.