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18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Sapphire, Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Necklace
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- gold, platinum, sapphire, diamond, demantoid garnet
Designed as a flowering vine with openwork leaves and small acorn accents, the flower petals set with calibré-cut sapphires, the front set with an oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 1.70 carats, the branches decorated with demantoid garnets, the flowerheads and leaves further accented with round diamonds weighing approximately 5.75 carats, gross weight approximately 71 dwts, internal circumference 15 inches, with French assay marks; circa 1950.
Condition
In good condition, with minimal evidence of wear. The oval sapphire is a medium dark, strongly saturated very slightly violetish blue, lightly included. The calibré-cut sapphires are a medium to medium light slightly violetish blue, eye-clean to lightly included. The garnets are a medium dark, richly saturated, slightly yellowish green, lightly included, with several exhibiting minor blemishing. The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VS-SI clarity. The back of the necklace has nice movement, and it lies nicely when worn.
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.
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.