FIVE PAIRS OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS

Including: one pair of heavy textured gold ear clips, signed Chaumet, British hallmarks for London 1968, maker's marks; another pair of ear clips designed as a scalloped trefoil of cultured pearls, highlighted with circular-cut sapphires; a pair designed as stylised fruit, embellished with cabochon polished turquoise; a pair of ear clips of textured bombé design, decorated with green enamel and single-cut diamonds and a pair of gathered ribbon design ear clips, part illustrated.

Textured gold earclips: Stamped 18K for 18 carat gold to reverse. Minor signs of scratching to reverse consistent with age and wear. In overall good condition. Cultured pearl earclips: Stamped 14K for 14 carat gold to reverse of clip. Pearls well matched in size, of white bodycolour with strong rosé overtones and medium lustre. Sapphires with moderate abrasions to facets. Signs of tarnishing and minor scratches to gold. In overall good condition. Chaumet textured gold earclips: Stamped 18 for 18 carat gold to earclips. Signs of tarnishing to reverse of earring. Would benefit from professional clean. One clasp loose. In overall good condition. Turquoise earclips: Stamped 18K for 18 carat gold to end of clasp. cabochon turquoise coloured enamel even and in good condition. Some minor signs of scratching to polished surfaces. In good condition. Textured Bombé earclips: Stamped 18K for 18 carat gold to reverse of clip. Green enamel in good condition. 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."