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A SOUTH SEA KESHI PEARL NECKLACE
Estimate
35,000 - 40,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
the single graduated strand composed of twenty-five pearls measuring in length 14.5mm to 25.5mm, width from 9.6mm to 11.5mm, each pearl of silver-rose to golden colour, completed with an 18 carat gold barrel-shaped clasp grain-set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Keshi pearls are formed when the oyster rejects and expels the implanted nucleus before the culturing process is complete. This leaves a partially formed pearl which may continue to develop without a nucleus. The resulting pearl is one hundred percent nacre which gives an especially lustrous and shimmering surface quality.
Most Keshi pearls have a greater lustre than the best quality cultured pearls.
Keshi pearls are formed when the oyster rejects and expels the implanted nucleus before the culturing process is complete. This leaves a partially formed pearl which may continue to develop without a nucleus. The resulting pearl is one hundred percent nacre which gives an especially lustrous and shimmering surface quality.
Most Keshi pearls have a greater lustre than the best quality cultured pearls.
Condition
Colour varies from silver rose to golden mixed on most pearls, lustre very good to high.
"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."
"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."