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Important Diamond necklace/brooch combination, Sterlé, 1958
Estimate
1,120,000 - 2,220,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Sterlé
- necklace unsigned, French assay and maker's marks, brooch fitting signed Sterlé Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case.
- length approximately 415mm,
Designed as a graduated line of baguette diamonds set at alternates with circular- and brilliant-cut stones, suspending an articulated fringe of similar diamonds, the four main fringes detach to be worn on the brooch fitting as illustrated on the sketch.
Literature
Cf: Viviane Jutheau, Sterlé, Éditions Vecteurs, Paris, 1990, page 22 where this very necklace is mentioned.
Condition
French assay and maker's marks, brooch fitting signed Sterlé Paris and numbered A.232, accompanied by original design sketch. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 160.00 carats gauged and graded in mount. Please refer to GIA reports for front diamonds details: 3.05 carats, E colour, VS1 clarity, 2.97 carats, E colour, VS1 clarity and 2.59 carats, F colour, VS1 clarity. Clasp secure, with safety catch. Minor scratches to metal due to normal 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.
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
The present necklace is one of Sterlé's most famous creations - a special commission, by a European financial magnate as a gift to his daughter. At the time, Pierre Sterlé promoted it as the most rare colourless diamond necklace in the world, requiring over six months to source these fine gemstones between Antwerp, Amsterdam, Tel-Aviv and London.