Platinum, Seed Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Sautoir

The Art Deco-style sautoir suspending articulated fringes set with five sugarloaf cabochon sapphires, accented throughout with faceted sapphires, further set with round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.75 carats, the pendant with four cultured pearls, the necklace spaced by openwork segments decorated with seed pearls, internal circumference 19 inches.

In good condition with some very minor tarnish to the platinum commensurate with wear. The cabochon sapphires are medium-deep violetish blue, lightly to moderately included with some examples of surface-reaching inclusions and abrasions only visible under magnification. The remainder of the sapphires range from medium to medium-deep violetish blue and are lightly included. The round and button-shaped cultured pearls have a creamy white body color with moderate rose overtones, good luster and blemishing in the form of pitting and wrinkled skins. The seed pearls range from a silvery white to creamy white body color with soft rose and green overtones, moderate to heavy blemishing with examples of pitting, ringing, peeling and wrinkled skins, not apparent when worn. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, predominantly VS clarity. Length including pendant approximately 13 inches. Hangs nicely when worn. Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
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.