- 1733
Natural Pearl and Diamond Long Necklace
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
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Description
- natural pearl, diamond, platinum
Composed of one hundred and forty-one natural pearls measuring approximately 10.20 to 3.85mm, spaced by facetted diamond beads together weighing approximately 54.50 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 1730mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, the pearls are natural, saltwater pearls, with no indications of artificial colour modification. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pearls are of white and various pastel hues, including light to intense yellow, light greyish pink, light pink to orangy pink and medium grey colour. Overall off-round or round to naked eyes, good to very good lustre, mostly with only minor surface blemishes and a few with moderate blemishes, but generally these surface features are not noticeable unless close check. Diamond beads are about I to K colours, VS to SI clarity, generally colourless and clean to naked eyes.
Condition: Versatile long chain necklace, in very 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. 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 SSEF report numbered 75797, dated 28 July 2014, stating that the one hundred forty-one pearls are natural saltwater pearls, with no indications of artificial colour modification.