- 200
Gem set necklace, Ilias Lalaounis, 1990s
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Ilias Lalaounis
- emerald, sapphire, beryl, gold, diamond
Of negligée design, each serpent head terminating on a polished beryl, accented with circular-cut sapphires and emeralds, circular- and single-cut diamonds, length adjustable, longest length approximately 765mm, partially signed Lalaounis, maker's mark.
Literature
Cf: Ilias Lalaounis, 'Ilias Lalaounis Metamorphoses', Greece 1984, page 102 for an illustration of a similar necklace.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Partially signed Lalaounis with maker's mark. Weighing approximately 144 grams in total. Emeralds dark to light green, characteristic inclusions visible for naked eye and under magnification, chips and nicks on some stones. Sapphires dark blue. Diamonds bright and lively, one stone cracked. Slider adjusts length of necklace, slightly stiff. Clasp secure with safety catch to side. Some abrasions to metal 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."