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Pair of diamond ear studs
Estimate
28,000 - 55,000 CHF
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Description
- diamond, platinum
Each collet-set with a circular-cut diamond measuring approximately 12.20 x 11.55 x 7.09mm and 12.30 x 11.00 x 6.54mm respectively, French assay and partial maker's marks.
Provenance
Jewels from the Collection of Odile de Richelieu, Countess Gabriel de La Rochefoucauld, Princess de La Rochefoucauld (1879-1974).
Condition
Earrings with partial French maker's mark (first initial indistinct, the head of an animal, 'C'); French assay marks for platinum. Earring backs with indistinct French maker's marks; stamped 750 for 18 carat. The circular-cut diamonds measuring approximately 12.20 x 11.55 x 7.05 mm and 12.30 x 11.00 x 6.55 mm respectively, calculated to weight approximately 6.00 and 5.30 carats respectively, in our experts' opinion L-M+ colour, I clarity, difficult to assess due to collet-set mounting, gauged and graded as far as mounting permits, chips and naturals around girdle. Sign of wear to metal consistent with use. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 8 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."