- 1610
NATURAL CLAM PEARL NECKLACE
Estimate
70,000 - 85,000 HKD
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Description
- pearl and gold
The necklace set to the front with cascading fringes of natural clam pearls, each fringe terminated by a drop-shaped clam pearl, supported from a mesh choker composed of clam pearls, the clam pearls measuring approximately 3.20 to 2.60mm, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 560mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, the pearls are natural saltwater pearls, also known as clam pearls in the trade. Please refer to the report for details. The pearls are of drop-, button-shaped, oval and round to naked eyes, ranging from light brown to dark brown colours. Under 10x loupe, there are some surface reaching fissures and a honeycomb-like structure made up of tiny irregularities common in clam pearls.
Condition: In good condition. Soldering to the 18 karat yellow gold 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 SSEF report numbered 48904, dated 22 June 2007, stating that the four hundred and twenty-three pearls are natural, of Light Brown to Dark Brown colour, non-nacreous saltwater natural pearls, also known as clam-pearls in the trade.