- 90
Natural pearl and diamond necklace
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- natural pearl, diamond, silver, gold
Designed as two gently graduated rows of natural pearls measuring from approximately 3.0 to 6.2mm, the clasp millegrain-set with circular-cut diamonds, length of shortest row approximately 380mm, French assay and indistinct maker's mark.
Condition
Accompanied by the Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 10720, stating that the majority of the pearls were found to be natural saltwater and one was found to be a bead-nucleated cultured pearl, the 66th pearl from the tongue end of the lower strand.
French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Indistinct maker's marks, stamped MD. Pearls cream, generally well matched in colour, the majority slightly off round, medium lustre, some with slight pitting to nacre. Diamonds bright and lively, clasp secure. In good condition.
"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
Accompanied by the Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 10720, stating that the majority of the pearls were found to be natural saltwater and one was found to be a bead-nucleated cultured pearl.