- 290
Diamond pendant/brooch, 1930s
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- platinum, diamond
The geometric surmount suspending a graduated series of articulated tassels, set with variously cut diamonds including circular-, single-cut, marquise-shaped and baguette, the central tassel highlighted with a step-cut diamond within a frame of baguette diamonds, French assay and maker's marks, detachable pendant loop and brooch fitting, fitted case.
Condition
French assay marks for platinum, maker's marks S T within a lozenge. Total diamond weight approximately 18.00-20.00 carats, central step-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.00 carats, diamonds bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities, estimated approximately I-L, VS-SI on average, a few stones I/included. Detachable brooch pin. Overall good condition. Fitted case scuffed to leather with wear commensurate with age.
"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
Cf: Sarah D. Coffin, Set in Style; the Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels, London, 2011, plate 194, for and illustration of a similarly designed brooch from the Van Cleef & Arpel's archives.
Cf: M. Gabardi, Art Deco Jewellery, 1920-1949, Antique Collector's Club, 1989, p. 148, for an illustration of similarly designed pendants from the Mauboussin archives.