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Pair of cultured pearl and diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- gold, diamonds, cultured pearls
Each designed as a scallop shell centring on a baroque cultured pearl decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed VCA, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
Each signed VCA. Numbered 17490 SA. Stamped 750 with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Total diamond weight approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats, estimated colour and clarity G-I and Vs on average. Pearls well matched with rosé overtones, with some pits and growth marks to nacre. Minor abrasions to metal commensurate with wear. In very good condition.
Accompanied by a copy of an insurance valuation from Van Cleef & Arpels dated 18th February 2008 stating £65,170.00 (Inc VAT).
"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."