L12050

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Lot 150
  • 150

Three gem set necklaces

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • amethyst, quartz, ruby
Each set respectively with amethyst, dyed quartz and ruby faceted beads, amethyst necklace length approximately 480mm, quartz necklace length approximately 620mm, ruby necklace length approximately 750mm.

Condition

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US, this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Amethysts light purple, typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification, abrasions to facet edges due to wear. Dyed quartz beads light to medium green, of varying saturations, typical signs of dye visible to naked eye and under magnification, abrasions to facet edges due to wear, very loose on string, could benefit from being re-strung. Rubies translucent with typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification, surface reaching fractures, chips and abrasions to facet edges from wear.
"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."