Platinum, Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace and Earclips

The flexible necklace composed of graduated clusters set with 50 oval cabochon turquoises, 93 round sapphires, and numerous round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, length 15¾ inches; the earclips set with eight oval cabochon turquoises, 20 round sapphires and numerous round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately .60 carat, signed Trio.

Sotheby's New York, October 1, 2003, The Collection of the Dowager Duchess of Bedford, lot 161.

In good condition overall. NECKLACE: The turquoises measure approximately 8.1 by 6.0 mm to 14.3 by 8.6 mm are are medium-light to medium bluish green with yellowish discoloration to individual stones. Minor color mottling to the crowns with visible matrix to the undersides of numerous examples. Set with 135 single-cut and baguette diamonds of approximately H-J color, VS-SI clarity. The sapphires are well-matched for color, a medium-deep to deep violetish blue, predominantly lightly included. EARCLIPS: The turquoises in the earclips measure approximately 15.8 by 11.8 mm and are well-matched, medium-light, slightly greenish blue with some minor visible matrix and discoloration. Set with 14 round and baguette diamonds of approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity and further set with 20 round sapphires of similar quality to those in the necklace.
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.
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