Lot 144
  • 144

18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond Choker and Earclips

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, diamond, colored stone
The polished gold choker set at the front with a cabochon ruby weighing approximately 19.00 carats, flanked by two cabochon sapphires weighing approximately 31.00 carats, accented by numerous round diamonds weighing approximately 4.30 carats, internal circumference 14ΒΌ inches; the earclips set with two cabochon sapphires weighing approximately 15.75 carats, two cabochon emeralds weighing approximately 5.00 carats and two cabochon rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 4.65 carats; total gross weight approximately 108 dwts.

Condition

In good condition, with light wear evident under magnification. NECKLACE: One sapphire is medium blue with significant color zoning and lightly included. The other sapphire is medium-light blue and moderately included. The ruby is a medium light pinkish red, heavily included and semi-transparent . The diamonds are approximately H-I color, predominantly VS clarity. EARCLIPS: The sapphires are a deep, slightly purplish blue, heavily included, translucent to semi-translucent. The emeralds are a light bluish green, moderately included with some surface reaching inclusions, semi-transparent. The rubies are a medium purplish red, moderately to heavily included. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.