- 1883
UNIQUE GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'BELVÉDÈRE' NECKLACE, Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate
1,600,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- white gold, peridot, jade, sapphire, diamond
The Belvedere necklace suspending on a briolette diamond weighing approximately 5.00 carats, supported by a lantern decorated by calibré-cut diamonds, to a necklace set with nephrite and peridot beads, circular-cut pink-purple sapphires together weighing approximately 13.10 carats, highlighted by circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 390mm, signed and numbered ML 6029.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the briolette diamond is about I colour, VS clarity. Other diamonds set in the "lantern" are about E to F colours, VS clarity. Peridot beads are medium light to medium yellowish green colour, eye clean. Pink-purple sapphires are of medium to intense saturation, eye clean and lively. Nephrite jade beads are translucent, of medium green colour. Signed and numbered to the back.
Condition: Unique piece, karat white gold mount, in very 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. 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 a signed box.