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Amethyst, turquoise and diamond ring, Cartier, 1989
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold Amethyst Turquoise and diamond
Centring on a hexagonal amethyst within a star frame set with cabochon turquoise, the shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size J, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Provenance
This ring was commissioned by the owner from Cartier and designed to match the amethyst bracelet purchased from the sale of the Duchess of Windsor's jewels lot 139 in 1987. Cartier referenced the origianl archive drawings used to create the amethyst bracelet for the Duchess of Windsor to create the amethyst ring.
Condition
Signed Cartier. Numbered T02442. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold with French assay marks. Amethyst medium purple, loupe clean. Turquoise opaque light blue, with a few stones with discolouration. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00 - 2.00 carats, estimated clarity Vs on average, colour difficult to grade in yellow mounting. Some minor abrasions to metal commensurate with age and wear. 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity.