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EMERALD, CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a brooch centring on a pear-shaped emerald to a surround of old mine diamonds, suspending a diamond capped cultured pearl drop; together with a pair of earrings en suite, post and butterfly fittings, 19th Century composite.
Condition
Brooch: Emerald measuring 16.30mm x 10.70mm x 5.50mm, calculated to weigh 5.21 carats, slightly bluish-green hue, moderate saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under x10 magnification and surface reaching inclusions. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.40-2.80 carats, bright and lively stones. Cultured pearl of elongated drop shape, rosé overtones, medium lustre. Later brooch fitting to reverse. In good condition.
Earrings: Emeralds of slightly bluish-green hue, moderate to moderately-strong saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under x10 magnification. Abrasions to table and facet edges, one with chips to girdle. Diamonds of mixed colours and clarities. Later post and butterfly fittings to reverse. Later cultured pearl drops. 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."
"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."