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Tourmaline, pink sapphire and diamond necklace, Michele della Valle
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Michele della Valle
Set with 13 oval elbaite tourmalines weighing approximately 33.00 carats, 27 round pink sapphires weighing approximately 27.50 carats, and 66 round diamonds weighing approximately 6.95 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length 16 inches.
Condition
Very good condition. Please see accompanied by AGTA report no. 93002212 stating Natural Elbaite Tourmaline; minor clarity enhancement. Also accompanied by a letter confirming the piece was designed and manufactured by Michele della Valle. The medium-light slightly greenish blue tourmalines and medium slightly purplish pink sapphires are eye-clean to lightly included. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS clarity. Fitted with a safety clasp.
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 AGTA report no. 93002212 stating Natural Elbaite Tourmaline, this copper and manganese bearing variety of elbaite is also called paraíba tourmaline in the trade. The name "paraíba" is derived from the Brazilian locality where this gemstone was first mined, however today it may come from a number of localities.
Also accompanied by letter of authenticity from Michele della Valle.