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Gem set and diamond pendant necklace, 'Paradisea Coeur Secretus', Victoire de Castellane for Dior
Estimate
32,000 - 56,000 CHF
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Description
- Victoire de Castellane for Dior
- spinel, ruby, aquamarine, pink sapphire, diamond, seed pearl, fire opal, metal
The pendant designed as an exotic plant with a flying insect, set with various polished and faceted gemstones including tsavorites garnets, aquamarines, pink sapphires and diamonds, opening to reveal a hidden compartment containing a heart-shaped polished ruby, suspended from a black cord with an adjustable slider similarly set, maximum length approximately 900mm, signed Dior and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, fitted case stamped Dior.
Literature
Cf: Michèle Heuzé, 'Dior Joaillerie', New York , 2012, pages 138 and 139 for illustrations of this design.
Condition
Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information.
Stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Dior on the pendant, maker's marks on pendant and slider, pendant numbered F7589. Coloured stones well matched, few scratches and nicks. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of little wear to the metal. 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."