- 1605
EMERALD AND DIAMOND 'IVY' NECKLACE, Michele della Valle
Estimate
800,000 - 950,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Michele della Valle
- emerald, diamond, gold
The flexible ivy branch set with ten oval emeralds together weighing approximately 30.00 carats, highlighted by leaves set with circular-cut emeralds together weighing approximately 35.15 carats, embellished by circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 365mm, signed.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the oval emeralds are matching, of bright strong green colour, slightly included to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions in the emeralds and some surface reaching fissures which are not seen to naked eyes. Small emeralds are of medium, intense green colour, eye clean and lively. Diamonds are about J to K colours, VS to SI clarity. Signed to the clasp.
Conditon: Karat gold mount, overall in very 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. 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.
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.