CHARMING DIAMOND NÉGLIGÉ PENDANT NECKLACE

The négligé necklace suspending two cushion-shaped diamonds weighing 26.12 and 23.86 carats respectively, supported by links set with old-cut diamonds, completed by a link chain, mounted in platinum, length approximately 460mm, pendant necklace by Chaumet circa 1910, mounting of the two diamonds circa 1936.

Colour and Clarity: Accompanied by two GIA reports stating that the 26.12 carat diamond is U to V range, SI1 clarity, and the the 23.86 carat diamond is Y to Z range, VS2 clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the old-cut diamonds on the link chain are about H colour, SI clarity. Although the pendant necklace is unsigned, according to the letter from Chaumet Paris, the platinum and diamond asymmetric chain is purported to have been made by Chaumet in circa 1910 and the two cushion-shaped diamonds were mounted at a later date, probably in circa 1936 on the occasion of the marriage of Prince and Princess Georges Sturdza. Condition: Signs of wear, commensurating with age, 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. 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.

Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 1132696772 and 2135696780, dated 29 July 2011, stating that the 26.12 and 23.86 carat diamonds are U to V and Y to Z range respectively, SI1 and VS2 clarity. Further accompanied by a letter from Chaumet.