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Pair of seed pearl and diamond ear clips, 'Boule', Cartier, 1943
Estimate
14,000 - 24,000 CHF
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Description
- Seed pearl, platinum, gold, diamonds
Each of bombé design, set with seed pearls and circular-cut diamonds, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay marks, case.
Literature
Cf: Nadine Coleno, Amazing Cartier, Jewellery Design since 1937, Paris, 2009, page 234 for an example of a similar jewel.
Cf: Sotheby's, The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, 2nd and 3rd April 1987, Geneva, lot 69 for an illustration of a similar pair of ear clips.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold and French assay marks for platinum. Signed Cartier Paris and numbered as per certificate: HSA 2886/ 01243/ 01182, later one illegible on clip fitting. Seed pearls a creamy body colour, good lustre, well matched in size and colour. Diamonds each weighing approximately 0.25 carat, bright and lively. Normal signs of wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. 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."