OPAL, SEED PEARL, DEMANTOID GARNET AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, Tiffany & Co.

The stylised pendant adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and millegrain decoration, housing a pear-shaped opal plaque weighing approximately 15.00 carats, surmounted by a trilliant demantoid garnet within frame of conforming shape highlighted by circular-cut diamonds, completed by a triple row of seed pearl necklace, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 355mm, signed.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the opal plaque is translucent with prominent play-of-colour, displaying blue, green, yellow, orange and red colours throughout. The condition of the opal plaque is good, which shows no surface reaching fissure, except one very close to the tip and only seen under 10x and careful check. The thickness of the plaque is from approximately 2.7 to 5.45mm. Part of the matrix stone still attached to the reverse of the opal, but not seen to the front. Seed pearls measuring approximately 2.50 to 3.00mm, are of cream white colour, nearly round to naked eyes, very good lustre and generally surface clean. The triangular demantoid garnet weighing approximately 0.65 carats, of brilliant yellow green colour, minor included under 10x but not noticeable to naked eyes. Diamonds are of F to G colours, VS2 to SI clarity. Signed to the clasp. Condition: Very elegant design, with normal signs of wear to the metal, otherwise 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. 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.