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Turquoise and diamond demi-parure, 1830s
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- turquoise, diamond, gold
Comprising: a brooch and pair of pendent earrings of floral design, set with cabochon turquoises and circular-cut diamonds, earrings with later post and butterfly fittings, fitted case.
Literature
Cf: Vivienne Becker, ‘Antique and 20th Century Jewellery’, London 1980, page 29 for similar examples of repoussé work.
Condition
Turquoise light blue, one stone slightly discoloured, some stones with small signs of matrix. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.70 - 1.80 carats, estimated colour I-K, estimated clarity SI - I. Pendant on brooch detachable, reverse of brooch with compartment possibly originally for glazed locket now deficient. Slight scratches to mounts consistent with age and wear, earrings with later post and butterfly fittings to reverse. In very good condition. Accompanied by fitted case signed Rundell Bridge & Co, Jewellers and Goldsmiths to the Queen and H.R.H. The Prince Albert and Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill.
"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."