- 175A
Diamond ring
Estimate
92,000 - 138,000 CHF
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Description
- diamond, gold
Claw-set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 16.50 carats, size 51.
Provenance
Princess Marie Sturdza, Countess de San Esteban de Cañongo (d.1931), inherited by her daughter, Doña Mercedes de Pedroso y Sturdza, Viscountess de Dampierre and Duchess of San Lorenzo (b.1914-d.2012), thence by descent.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. The 16.50 carat diamond measures approximately 15.26 x 16.06 x 9.76 mm; in our experts' opinion the diamond is of yellow tint, SI1 clarity. Signs of wear and light tarnish to mounting consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 9 grams.
"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."
Catalogue Note
PHOTO CAPTION: Doña Mercedes de Pedroso y Sturdza at her wedding in 1937 to Richard Roger Emmanuel Etienne Pierre de Dampierre, 3rd Duke of San Lorenzo.