- 1871
ANTIQUE NATURAL AND CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE
Estimate
330,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
Composed of seventy-one natural and two cultured pearls of graduated sizes measuring approximately 7.90 to 3.80mm, completed by a clasp centring on a marquise-shaped diamond surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 470mm, clasp signed Cartier Paris, numbered 1232.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the pearl report, 2 out of 73 pearls on the necklace are cultured pearls and the rest are natural. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pearls and cultured pearls are off-round, of cream to cream white colours, medium to good lustre with very minor surface blemishes which are observed only upon close and careful inspection. Small marquise diamond on the clasp is about I colour, VS clarity. Clasp signed Cartier Paris.
Condition: Minor surface abrasions to the clasp, otherwise in very 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. 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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Gem-A report numbered 0128161, date 12 April 2008, stating that the two Nucleated Cultured Pearls (1st and 72nd from the tongue end) and extensive samples from the remainder are Natural Pearls.