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Platinum, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant-Brooch, Verdura
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- verdura
- platinum, pink sapphire, diamond
The cruciform pendant-brooch set with oval-shaped and cushion-cut pink sapphires weighing approximately 34.75 carats, draped with a diamond-set shroud representing the Veil of Veronica, set with round diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, signed Verdura; together with a chain for variety of wear, composed of bar-shaped links spaced by collet-set diamonds, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.75 carats, length 17¾ inches.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, October 19 and 20, 1998, Magnificent Jewels, lot 554. This lot was sold as Property from the Estate of Lydia B. Mann.
Condition
In good condition. The sapphires are bright medium shades of slightly reddish pink to purple-pink and are eye-clean to moderately included. Diamonds are approximately G-H color and VS clarity. The diamonds in the chain are approximately G-I color and VS-SI clarity. The chain is unsigned.
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.
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
For a brooch of identical design, see Verdura:The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler by Patricia Corbett, page 170.