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14 Karat Gold, Jadeite, Nephrite and Ruby Necklace, Seaman Schepps
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Seaman Schepps
- gold, jadeite, ruby, nephrite
Suspending a carved nephrite pendant of foliate design, measuring approximately 56.8 by 41.5 by 4.4 mm, suspended by a necklace composed of 47 jadeite beads measuring approximately 9.7 to 7.9 mm, accented by ruby beads and baguettes, length 24 inches, signed Seaman Schepps.
Condition
In very good condition. The nephrite beads and plaque are translucent, slightly grayish green, some with darker green mottling, The jadeite plaque and jadeite bead are semi-translucent dark green. The ruby beads are medium slightly purplish red and moderately included and the calibre cut rubies are medium slightly purplish red and lightly included. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6177065858 stating that the jadeite and nephrite are of natural color, with no indications of impregnation.
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.
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 GIA report no. 6177065858 stating that the jadeite and nephrite are of natural color, with no indications of impregnation.