Lot 425
  • 425

FOUR PAIRS OF CUFFLINKS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • white metal, diamonds, rubies, sapphires
Comprising: a pair of circular links set with rose-cut diamonds; a pair of oval cufflinks set with calibré-cut ruby and sapphire flames to a rose-cut diamond background; a pair of oval cufflinks each inset to the centre with a circular-cut diamond within calibré-cut sapphires together with a pair of studs, and a pair of cut cornered rectangular textured links each inset with a single-cut diamond, part illustrated.

Condition

Circular links: Stamped with French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Diamonds bright and lively. Oval links: rubies medium purplish red in colour. Sapphires ranging from light to medium cornflower blue. Diamonds bright and lively, three diamonds deficient. Oval cufflinks and studs: Stamped 18ct for 18 carat gold. Sapphires dark blue, well matched in colour. Diamonds bright and lively. Studs with hinged bar. Rectangular cufflinks: Stamped 750 for 18 cart gold. Diamonds bright and lively, one diamond deficient. All with slight scratches consistent with 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."