Lot 395
  • 395

Platinum, Colored Stone, Pearl, Colored Diamond and Diamond Bracelet

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • platinum, colored stone, pearl, diamond, colored diamond
The fanciful openwork strap centering an emerald-cut Fancy Dark Yellow-Brown diamond weighing 4.49 carats, the clasp accented by a smaller emerald-cut Fancy Brown-Yellow diamond weighing 2.05 carats, further set with six round fancy colored diamonds weighing 5.49 carats, eight pearls measuring approximately 6.0 to 5.5 mm, two cabochon emeralds weighing approximately 19.25 carats, further decorated with numerous marquise, baguette, triangle, square emerald and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.15 carats, completed by numerous carved and cabochon emeralds, rubies and sapphires, length 6¾ inches; circa 1955.

Condition

In very good condition. The bracelet is nicely flexible and well-made. The emerald cabochons are deep slightly bluish green and moderately included, the larger of the two is more transparent than the other. The larger cabochon also has two small cavities on the bottom of the stone. The carved sapphires are medium violetish blue, semi transparent and range from moderately to heavily included. The carved rubies are medium purplish red and lightly included. The smaller accent diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS clarity. The pearls range in bodycolor from creamy white to golden yellow to silvery white and the overtones range from soft to moderate rose, green and violet, with waxy to very good luster. Generally smooth skins with a minute amount of bruising to a couple of the pearls, where they have abutted the adjacent gemstone. Accompanied by nine GIA reports: No. 2155895159 stating that the 4.49 carat diamond is Fancy Dark Yellow-Brown, Natural color, VS2 clarity. No. 2155917498 stating that the 2.05 carat diamond is Fancy Brown-Yellow, Natural Color, VS2 clarity. No. 5151996436 stating that the 1.45 carat diamond is Fancy Brown-Yellow, Natural Color. No. 2155996345 stating that the 1.39 carat diamond is Fancy Brown-Yellow, Natural Color. No. 5151998372 stating that the .74 carat diamond is Fancy Dark Orangy Brown, Natural Color. No. 1152996130 stating that the .65 carat diamond is Fancy Dark Orangy Brown, Natural Color. No. 2155996102 stating that the .64 carat diamond is Fancy Yellow-Brown, Natural Color. No. 2155996056 stating that the .62 carat diamond is Fancy Orange-Brown, Natural Color. No. 5151901000 stating that three of the pearls are natural, saltwater, three of the pearls are natural, freshwater and two of the pearls are bead cultured, saltwater.
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

Accompanied by nine GIA reports:

No. 2155895159 stating that the 4.49 carat diamond is Fancy Dark Yellow-Brown, Natural color, VS2 clarity.

No. 2155917498 stating that the 2.05 carat diamond is Fancy Brown-Yellow, Natural Color, VS2 clarity.

No. 5151996436 stating that the 1.45 carat diamond is Fancy Brown-Yellow, Natural Color.

No. 2155996345 stating that the 1.39 carat diamond is Fancy Brown-Yellow, Natural Color.

No. 5151998372 stating that the .74 carat diamond is Fancy Dark Orangy Brown, Natural Color.

No. 1152996130 stating that the .65 carat diamond is Fancy Dark Orangy Brown, Natural Color.

No. 2155996102 stating that the .64 carat diamond is Fancy Yellow-Brown, Natural Color.

No. 2155996056 stating that the .62 carat diamond is Fancy Orange-Brown, Natural Color.

No. 5151901000 stating that three of the pearls are natural, saltwater, three of the pearls are natural, freshwater and two of the pearls are bead cultured, saltwater.