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Diamond, sapphire and silk cord necklace, Bulgari, 1980s
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Bulgari
- gold, diamond, sapphire, silk
Pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, surrounding oval yellow and blue sapphires, accented with carré-cut diamonds, held by removable pins to a silk cord, length approximately 400mm, signed Bulgari, numbered, Italian assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, New York, 1996, page 100, plates 120 and 121 for similar examples of jewellery mounted on silk cord by Bulgari.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Bulgari, maker's marks. Italian assay marks. 3 blue sapphires stated to weigh 12.61 cts, 2 yellow sapphires stated to weigh 7.62 cts, sapphires with typical inclusions visible to naked eye, good colour saturation. 6 square diamonds stated to weigh 1.18 cts, 305 brilliant-cut diamonds stated to weigh 8.33 cts, stones bright and lively. Information provided by valuation for insurance from Bulgari dated 1985. Pins to reverse of two sapphire links near clasp, allowing formation of links to be changed. Clasp secure. Slight scratches to metal consistent with wear. In very good condition.
"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."