- 399
Group of Jewelry
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- gold, platinum, coral, wood, colored stone
Comprising: a desk clock composed of steel, wood, jasper and onyx with pyramid-shaped coral accents, quartz movement, the dial and back signed Cartier; a pair of platinum, cultured pearl and diamond earclips; a pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond pendant-earclips, signed de Grisogono, numbered B 12648; a pair of diamond fringe-style earrings; a pair of spherical 14 karat gold and colored stone earclips; a pair of fluted 18 karat gold and diamond pendant-earclips, signed Verdura; a pair of half-hoop earclips applied with enamel, signed Birks; an 18 karat gold, platinum and diamond brooch in the form of a flower; a gold, diamond and colored stone brooch and earclips of foliate design; a four-strand necklace composed of coral beads, length 16½ inches, signed Tiffany & Co.; a strand of hematite beads, length 35 inches, signed Tiffany & Co. The Cartier desk clock with a signed and fitted box, the two Tiffany & Co. necklaces with two signed pouches.
Condition
THE DESK CLOCK: In good condition. The steel exhibits slight discoloring where the clock lay in the box. A few scratches on the reverse of the clock. The box exhibiting a few nicks but in otherwise excellent condition. The remaining pieces are in overall good condition with minor scratching commensurate with age unless otherwise mentioned. Currently not running. CULTURED PEARL EARCLIPS: The button-shaped cultured pearls measure approximately 8.5 mm each, have good to very good luster and a silvery white body with light pink and green overtones with slight cracking and pitting, and are accompanied by 28 round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.75 carats, are approximately H-I color, VS clarity; WHITE GOLD BALL EARRINGS: The 12 round diamonds weighing approximately .40 carat, approximately I color, VS clarity, gross weight approximately 15 dwts, length approximately 1 1/2 inches, signed "de Grisogno", numbered B12648, stamped with Swiss hallmark; PAIR OF DIAMOND DANGLE EARCLIPS: consisting of numerous round and square-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats, approximately H-I color, VVS-VS clarity, length approximately 2 inches, the clip is a screw-back; SPHERICAL GOLD AND COLORED STONE EARCLIPS: The domes are set with sapphires and rubies; VERDURA EARCLIPS: Set with numerous diamonds and the lower drop has movement but is not detachable, gross weight approximately 15 dwts, signed Verdura; HALF-HOOP EARCLIPS WITH ENAMEL: Slight chip on edge of enamel on one earring and the other has a cavity under part of the black enamel which has enamel over it so the cavity is not noticeable when worn, signed Birks; FLOWER BROOCH: Set with numerous round and square-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.15 carats, approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity, gross weight approximately 17 dwts, dimensions approximately 1 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches; FOLIATE AND COLORED STONE BROOCH AND EARCLIPS: Numerous diamonds weighing approximately 1.80 carats, H-I color, VS clarity, and with numerous rubies and sapphires eye-clean; CORAL NECKLACE: The coral is evenly colored and exhibits very few minor polyp holes and cracks; HEMATITE NECKLACE: The hematite is in good condition and there appears to be no noticeable cracks and they all display a clean and bright steely black hue. Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding. To view the entirety of this lot please visit Sotheby's.com
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
To view the entirety of this lot, please visit sothebys.com.
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.