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Impressive pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, mid 19th Century
Estimate
185,000 - 360,000 CHF
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Description
Each natural pearl surmount suspending detachable diamond links terminating on a pearl drop, post and clip fittings.
Condition
Accompanied by a letter stating that these pendent earrings were originally in the collection of the Principi Borghese family.
Mounted in silver and gold. Two natural pearl surmounts measuring approximately 10.65 - 11.40 x 13.85mm and 10.15 - 11.35 x 13.60mm, of creamy white colour, medium lustre, greenish and rosé overtones, baroque shaped, some overgrowth marks and blemishes. Natural pearl pendent drops measuring approximately 20.75 x 15.20 x 12.90mm and 21.55 x 14.80 x 10.10mm, light cream to white colour, good lustre, light green and rosé overtones, slightly baroque shaped, with some typical overgrowth marks and minor blemishes. For further information, please refer to the Gübelin report. Diamonds bright and lively. Each link to pendants detachable. Secure clip fittings to posts. Scratches and tarnish to mount consistent with age and 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."
"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."