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Pair of Blackened Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Earclips, Jar, Paris
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Description
- JAR
- gold, platinum, silver, sapphire, diamond
Centered by two sugarloaf cabochon sapphires weighing approximately 18.29 and 17.21 carats within sculptural surrounds set with numerous round diamonds of near colorless, gray and black hues, the reverse set with additional round diamonds, unsigned, with workshop marks. With signed pouch.
Condition
In very good condition. One sapphire is medium violetish blue, the other is medium bluish violet; the second stone is noticeably more violet than the other when placed side by side. Very slightly included with minute cavities along the bases; silk and fingerprints seen under magnfication. The sapphires are the type of material traditionally reserved for faceting. The pavé-set diamonds range from approximately near colorless to dark gray, approximately I clarity. The single-cut diamonds set along the perimeters are approximately G-H color, VS clarity. The clip backings are angled, allowing the earrings to rest snugly against the face. Highly three-dimensional; depth at greatest point approximately 3/4 inches.
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.