Lot 155
  • 155

Group of Jewelry

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, cultured pearl, colored stone
Comprising: a four-strand cultured pearl flip-top watch, the central motif and clasp of floral design, set with carved colored stones and single-cut diamonds, length 6¾ inches, the dial signed Longines; the 14 karat gold ring centering a cabochon ruby weighing approximately 8.10 carats, framed by 36 round rubies, size 6¼; the white gold ring centering a modified emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 35.80 carats, flanked by round diamonds weighing approximately .20 carat, size 6½; the pendant set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 25.50 carats, accented by single-cut diamonds, suspended from a 14 karat white gold chain, length 16 inches.

Condition

All pieces in good condition overall. FLIP-TOP WATCH: The variously shaped cultured pearls have a range of body colors, including cream, silvery white, golden, and light gray, with rose and green overtones. Fair to good luster and moderate blemishing. Nicely carved colored stones. Quartz movement, not currently running. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, predominantly VS clarity with a few SI clarity stones. GOLD AND RUBY RING: The rubies range from a medium to medium-deep pinkish red to purplish red, moderately to heavily included with some relatively sizeable surface-reaching inclusions on the center stone as well as some of the other rubies. AQUAMARINE RING: The aquamarine is a medium-light blue and moderately included with one significant surface-reaching feather on the corner of one quadrant that does not threaten the durability of the stone. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, predominantly VS clarity. AQUAMARINE PENDANT: The mounting composed of two-color gold and platinum topped gold. The aquamarine is a medium-light very slightly greenish blue color and eye-clean. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS clarity.
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.