Lot 40
  • 40

Four pairs of gem-set ear clips, Verdura

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 CHF
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Description

  • tiger's eye, green quartz, rock crystal, blue quartz
All of shell design, respectively carved in tiger's eye, rock crystal and blue and green quartz, studded with half cultured pearls, mounted in yellow gold, clip fittings, all signed Verdura and numbered.

Condition

Tiger's eye ear clips: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Verdura and numbered VEC1230. Tiger's eye yellowish brown, chatoyancy well displayed, silky lustre visible to naked eye. Cultured pearls white body colour, medium to high lustre. Secure clips. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. Green quartz ear clips: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Verdura and numbered VEC1397. Green quartz medium light yellowish green, crystals visible to naked eye. Cultured pearls white body colour, medium to high lustre. Secure clips. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. Rock crystal ear clips: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Verdura and numbered VEC1421. Rock crystal transparent, light scratches to surface. Cultured pearls white body colour, medium to high lustre. Secure clips. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. Blue quartz ear clips: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Verdura and numbered VEC1041. Blue quartz medium light blue. Cultured pearls white body colour, medium to high lustre. Secure clips. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. All 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."