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Natural pearl, seed pearl and diamond brooch and ring, early 20th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Platinum, gold, pearls and diamonds
The brooch designed as a knife edge bar applied with a natural saltwater pearl, two seed pearls and circular-cut diamonds; the ring set to the centre with a natural freshwater pearl between single-cut diamond shoulders, size I.
Condition
Accompanied by GGTL reports no. 13-P-2891 and 13-P-2893, stating that the pearl tested in the brooch was found to be natural, saltwater and the pearl in the ring was found to be natural, freshwater.
Brooch stamped with partial French assay mark for platinum and indistinct maker's mark. Natural pearl grey with light brown overtones, off round, medium lustre. Seed pearls yellow. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.90 - 1.00 carats, stones bright and lively. Brooch slightly bent.
Ring stamped with indistinct French assay mark and numbered 5956 and 187. Natural freshwater pearl white, off round, dull lustre with hairline cracks to nacre. Diamonds bright and lively.
Each with scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. In 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by two gemmological reports.