Lot 309
  • 309

Suite of 18 Karat Gold, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Colored Stone Jewelry, Boucheron

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Boucheron
  • gold, rock crystal, ruby, emerald, diamond
The necklace composed of fluted rock crystal segments set with 30 cabochon emeralds weighing 6.57 carats, spaced by 30 oval and pear-shaped cabochon rubies weighing 13.32 carats, further set with round diamonds weighing 9.06 carats, internal circumference 13 inches, with French assay and workshop marks; the earclips of similar design set with two cabochon rubies weighing .55 carat and two cabochon emeralds weighing .43 carat, accented by round diamonds weighing .85 carat, with French assay, workshop and maker's marks; the fluted rock crystal ring set with one oval-shaped pink sapphire weighing 1.64 carats and one oval-shaped sapphire weighing 1.45 carats, accented by round diamonds weighing .87 carat, size 7, signed Boucheron, with French assay and workshop marks. With signed envelope, box and pouch.

Condition

In good condition overall. NECKLACE: The fluted rock crystal segments remain in good condition, semi-transparent and eye-clean. The cabochon emeralds are a bright medium-deep slightly bluish green, moderately to heavily included. The cabochon rubies are medium-deep slightly pinkish red and moderately included. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, predominantly VS clarity. Signed on the tongue of the clasp and fitted with a safety closure. EARCLIPS: The rock crystal is intact. The cabochon rubies are medium slightly pinkish red and moderately included, and the cabochon emeralds are medium green and lightly to moderately included. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, predominantly VS clarity. Signed on both earclip backs. RING: The rock crystal is eye-clean and semi-transparent, remaining in good condition. The pink sapphire is medium-deep purplish pink and lightly included, and the sapphire is a lively medium blue and lightly included. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, predominantly VS clarity. Signed on the inner shank. With an envelope for the necklace, a box for the earclips, and a pouch for the ring. Exact weights taken from a 1986 Boucheron appraisal, available upon request.
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.