Lot 397
  • 397

Natural pearl and diamond necklace

Estimate
90,000 - 135,000 CHF
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Description

  • natural pearl, platinum, diamond
Composed of four strands of natural pearls measuring from 3.80 to 8.90mm, the clasp set with cushion-shaped, circular- and single-cut diamonds, shortest length approximately 500mm.

Condition

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 65752, stating that the three hundred seventy-nine pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. According to the SSEF report the pearls measure as following strand A total length of 57.5 cm, 3.95 - 5.45 - 8.70 - 5.20 - 4.45 mm strand B total length of 55 cm, 4.10 - 5.05 - 8.90 - 5.25 - 3.95 mm strand C total length of 52.5 cm, 4.15 - 5.20 - 5.00 - 3.80 mm strand D total length of 50.5 cm, 3.80 - 4.95 - 8.00 - 4.90 - 3.90 mm Pearls of cream body colour, partly with rosé and green overtones, good lustre, few with blemishes; for further information please refer to the report. Diamonds on clasp bright and lively. Clasp secure, safety catch below. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 89 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."