Lot 195
  • 195

Platinum, Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Estimate
100,000 - 125,000 USD
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Description

  • platinum, pearl, diamond
Decorated at the front with three pear-shaped panels, composed of 33 natural pearls measuring approximately 10.5 to 6.5 mm, one natural pearl drop measuring approximately 16.4 by 11.6 mm and two cultured pearls measuring approximately 6.7 and 6.4 mm, accented by round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 25.60 carats, length 16 inches. With fitted box.

Condition

In good condition. The button shaped pearls range in body color from creamy white to a light golden yellow with moderate to strong rose and green overtones. The luster ranges from fair to very good, the pearls with smooth skins have higher luster than the few pearls exhibiting wrinkled skins. The two cultured pearls are indicated on the GIA certificate. The natural pearl drop has a silvery violetish gray body color with moderate rose overtones. The skin is smooth and exhibits a very good luster. There is some very minute scratching to the nacre at the top of the pearl that is only visible under magnification. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, SI clarity with a few I clarity examples. The clasp fitted with a safety. The pearls weigh approximately 303 chau. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155800110 stating that 34 of the pearls are natural, saltwater and 2 of the pearls are bead cultured, saltwater.
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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155800110 stating that 34 of the pearls are natural, saltwater and 2 of the pearls are bead cultured, saltwater.