Lot 109
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TOURMALINE, CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE AND CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND RING

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

Comprising: a necklace designed as a torsade of eight rows of cultured pearls, set to the front with a plaque of oval pink and green tourmalines highlighted with lines of brilliant-cut diamonds, accompanied by a pair of ear clips of similar design; together with a ring, centring on a cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.1mm accented with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, size M, part illustrated.

Condition

The cultured pearl necklace: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, Italian assay marks, the cultured pearls, well matched, of cream body colour, with strong rosé and subtle green overtones. Tourmalines well matched in colour, alternating between yellowish green and pinkish purple hues. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp difficult to secure. In good condition. The clips: The tourmalines in the ear clips well matched ot the necklace with slightly weaker saturation of colour, clips secure. In good condition. The cultured pearl ring: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, the cultured pearl of white body colour with subtle green overtones, medium lustre. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.20 - 2.40 carats, could benefit from a professional clean, scratches to mount consistent with wear. 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.
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