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Natural pearl necklace, natural and cultured pearl bracelet and a diamond brooch, late 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
- natural pearl, cultured pearl, diamond
Comprising: a necklace of three rows of natural pearls ranging in size from approximately 3.05 to 3.85mm, length of shortest row approximately 615mm; a single row bracelet composed of forty natural pearls and fifteen cultured pearls, length approximately 215mm, unillustrated; and an open cluster diamond brooch set with circular- and single-cut diamonds.
Condition
Necklace: composed of 568 natural, saltwater pearls, all with good overall skin, all with white to cream body colour, partly with rosé and green overtones, some with growth marks and blemished visible under x10 magnification. For more information on these pearls, please refer to SSEF report. Clasp secure.
Bracelet: composed of 40 natural pearls (39 saltwater, 1 freshwater) and 15 cultured pearls measuring from approximately 2.80 - 4.65 mm, from white to cream body colour. Clasp secure, side safety catch, safety chain.
Brooch: diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.50-5.00 carats, I-K colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of normal wear to metal consistent with use.
"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."