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An extremely fine and highly important natural pearl necklace
Estimate
1,320,000 - 2,250,000 CHF
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Description
- natural pearls
Designed as a graduated row of fifty-two natural pearls measuring from approximately 7.95 to 12.50mm, length approximately 525mm.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. According to the SSEF report, the round to roundish pearls measuring from approximately 7.95 - 9.10 - 12.50 - 9.15 - 8.05 mm are very well matched in colour and display very good lustre. Clasp secure. Little signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 61 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
It is understood that these pearls were collected over several decades. Sotheby's has strung them onto a white gold clasp for the purpose of presentation.
"The described necklace consists of 52 carefully selected natural pearls of remarkable size (from 7.95mm up to 12.50mm in diameter) and highly matching shape, colour, and quality of pearl lustre... Assembling a matching selection of saltwater natural pearls of this size and quality is rare and exceptional", SSEF appendix letter, 26 September 2013.