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DIAMOND COLLIER 'DENTELLE', VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1983 AND PAIR OF EARRINGS, VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, CIRCA 1991
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- gold and diamonds, 1983 and 1991
Comprising: a collar designed as a delicate mesh applied to the front with flowers set with brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 355mm, signed VCA and numbered, French assay and maker's marks; together with a pair of earrings each of gathered mesh design highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, clip and post fittings, signed VCA and numbered, British import marks for London, 1991, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1986, page 216, where the 'Hawaï' design is illustrated with similar undulating mesh.
Condition
Collier: Plaque applied to reverse engraved VCA 750 on the top line and numbered B4348A11. Very delicate. Slight discolouration in small patches to underside. Two areas where fine mesh is slightly damaged to underside near to back. Flexible. Secure clasp. Diamonds bright and lively. Weighing approximately 42.7 grams.
Earrings: each numbered to an applied plaque B3227A71. Delicate. Fine mesh slightly damaged to sides. Clip fittings strong. Both in good condiiton.
"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."