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Pair of ruby bead and diamond pendant-earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1964
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
The pendants composed of ruby bead and diamond clusters, the palmette surmounts set with round diamonds, each centering a carved and fluted ruby, the whole set with 152 round diamonds weighing approximately 5.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 34980, pendants detachable.
Condition
The rubies are a deep purplish red color, are semi-opaque to opaque, and exhibit surface-reaching inclusions and small chips. One tiny diamond missing in the cluster of one of the pendants, not evident to the naked eye. The diamonds are approximately G-I color and VS-I clarity. In good condition overall. Pendants detach. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels on one earclip and numbered 34980 on the other.
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.