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18 karat gold and colored stone bead necklace
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
The three-strand necklace composed of numerous tumbled citrine, blue topaz, peridot and tourmaline beads spaced by gold rondelles, decorated at either end with gold cylinders set a the terminals with cabochon tourmalines, the gold link chain at the back completed by a baroque cultured pearl, adjustable length approximately 15¾ to 17 inches.
Condition
Very good condition. The lively colored, lightly included tumbled beads (slightly paler than pictured in the catalogue) include 16 citrines, 14 blue topazes, 13 peridots and 8 tourmaline beads, for a total of 51 beads measuring approximately 12.0 by 9.2 to 29.1 by 23.5 mm. The baroque cultured pearl measures approximately 16.2 by 10.0 mm.
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.
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.