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Seed pearl and diamond necklace/ bracelet/ tiara, late 19th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- seed pearl, diamond, silver, gold
Suspending a graduated fringe of foliate motifs set with seed pearls, circular-cut, cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, length approximately 400mm, central fringe detachable and can be worn on accompanying tiara frame, inner circumference approximately 160mm, reverse of necklace can be worn as a bracelet, length approximately 180mm, French import marks, fitted case stamped B. Noury.
Condition
Stamped with French import marks for 18 carat gold and silver. Pearls slightly misshapen, of white body colour with blue and rosé overtones, medium to high lustre, a few pearls with peeling to nacre. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 10.00 - 13.00 carats, estimated colour and clarity H-I and Si-I/included on average, one small diamond deficient. Some abrasions and tarnish to metal commensurate with age and wear.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Mauboussin certificate of authenticity, stating that la Maisson Noury created the necklace in 1890, Mauboussin took control of the Maisson Noury house in 1989.