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Fire opal and diamond parure, 1920s
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Fire opal, diamond, gold
Comprising: a pendant centring on an oval fire opal accented with trefoils of circular- and single-cut diamonds, to a later curb link chain; a pair of pendent earrings each suspending a facetted pear-shaped fire opal to a circular-cut fire opal surmount with baton connecting bar and circular-cut and rose diamond accents; a bracelet centring on an oval fire opal set between circular-cut diamond shoulders to an expandable bracelet, length approximately 160mm; and a ring set with a cushion-shaped fire opal within a surround of single-cut diamonds, size O, fitted case.
Condition
Stamped Italy 9KT for 9 carat gold to catch. Measurements of opals approximately: pendant 26 x 20.2 x 13 = 28.81 carats, earrings each 23.7 x 15.5 x 9.6 = 13.39 carats, bracelet 21.3 x 17.7 x 12.2 = 19.41 carats, ring 13.3 x 11.6 x 7.6 = 5.44 carats, opal in pendant with small nicks to facet edges, one opal drop in earrings with chip to top and small chips and nicks to girdle. Both earrings with small traces of old solder to settings. Opal in bracelet with small nicks and abrasions to facet edges. Diamonds bright and lively. Later chain to pendant . Signs of wear to mounts consistent 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."