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PEARL AND DIAMOND CHOKER, 2ND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
Designed to the front as a series of three tiered swags with stylised tied ribbon bows set with cushion-, pear-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds suspending a pearl drop at intervals, to a diamond set knife-edge link back, the clasp inset with a blister pearl, length approximately 310mmm, some pearl drops detachable, one pearl drop and cap deficient, fitted case by THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY LTD. 112, REGENT ST., LONDON, W.
Condition
Accompanied by a report from The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, no. 0128297, stating that three pearls weighing, 5.02, 5.33 and 6.19 carats were found to be natural.
Mounted in silver and gold, one pearl drop and cap deficient, pearls well matched in colour, medium lustre on average, diamonds mixed colours and clarities, bright lively stones total diamond weight approximately 10.00 - 12.00 carats, oxidization to silver commensurate with age and wear. Original case in very poor condition with several deficiencies. Necklace 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a report from The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, no. 0128297, stating that three pearls weighing, 5.02, 5.33 and 6.19 carats were found to be natural.