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Natural pearl and diamond tiara/necklace and pair of earrings, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- dimaond, natural pearl, metal
Comprising: a tiara/necklace of floral design, suspending a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 10.6mm in diameter, further set with rose diamonds and pearls, accompanied by four brooch fittings; and a pair of earrings en suite, screwback fittings, later fitted case.
Condition
Accompanied by CISGEM report no. 84348 stating that the drop shaped pearl was found to be natural, saltwater.
Please note the remaining pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
Drop shaped pearl white, remaining pearls cream, medium lustre. Rose diamonds bright and lively. Detaches into necklace chain and five separate parts, accompanied by four brooch fittings. Tarnish and scratches to metal consistent with age and wear. 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 CISGEM report no. 84348 stating that the drop shaped pearl was found to be natural, saltwater.
Please note the remaining pearls have not been tested for natural origin.