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Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Pendant-Brooch and Chain, Marcus & Co.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Marcus & Co.
- platinum, emerald, diamond
Centered by a square emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 10.40 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 5.45 carats and 76 calibré-cut emeralds, suspended from a chain, length 16 inches, pendant-brooch signed Marcus & Co., numbered 1346; together with a brooch fitting; circa 1925. With signed box numbered OPC316.
Condition
In good condition, the mounting with surface wear commensurate with age. The primary emerald is a medium, very slightly watery, slightly bluish green and lightly to moderately included. It is brighter than it appears in the printed catalogue. A few small reflective inclusions located under the perimeter of the table and the bezel facets. The calibré-cut emeralds are a well-matched medium slightly bluish green and lightly to moderately included. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS-SI clarity. The underside of the mounting with two threaded holes, one currently with a removable screw with a retractable pendant loop (the pendant is currently suspended from another, fixed loop). Chain completed by a simple C-clasp. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 52460 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant, type: traditional.
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 AGL report no. CS 52460 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant, type: traditional.