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Seed pearl, onyx and diamond brooch, Cartier, 1922
Estimate
58,000 - 96,000 CHF
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Description
- Platinum, natural pearl, onyx, diamond
Designed as a stylized 'S' motif, pavé-set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, decorated with calibré-cut onyx and further enhanced with seed pearls, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, London, 2007, pg. 195 for a sketch of the brooch.
Condition
Accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity no. GE2005-25.
Signed Cartier, French maker's marks, numbered HSA 2362. French assay mark for platinum. Seed pearls of slightly cream to cream body colour, some with rosé and green overtones, a few with faint growth marks. Onyx in good condition, one minor chip visible under x10 magnification. Diamonds weighing approximately 6.82 carats, bright and lively, on average G-J colour, VS-SI clarity, a few I. Length from end to end approximately 90mm. Gross weight approximately 22 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."