Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond and Onyx Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels

The centre designed as a ribbon scroll set with brilliant-cut diamonds, entwining three cultured pearls of greyish colour measuring approximately 12.50 to 10.20mm, spaced by onyx beads, linked to rows of circular-cut sapphires and diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 7.00 and 9.00 carats respectively, highlighted by two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 5.20 and 2.30 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 380mm, signed and numbered JH000245, pendant detachable.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, both two pear-shaped diamonds are D colour, Internally Flawless clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, these two diamonds have nice outline and brilliance. Other smaller round diamonds are about E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Sapphires are of graduated shades of medium light to strong blue colour, eye clean and lively. The three cultured pearls are round to naked eyes, of matching, medium grey colour with slight greenish overtone, minor surface blemishes which only observed upon very close check. Signed and numbered to the clasp. Condition: This necklace is an unique Van Cleef & Arpels jewel from Les Voyages Extraordinaires collection. Karat white gold mount, 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.

Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 14450156 and 1102822193, dated 3 May 2010 and 12 June 2009 respectively, stating that the 5.20 and 2.30 carat diamonds are both D colour, Internally Flawless clarity.
Also accompanied by an original sketch, a photo illustration, a certificate of authenticity and signed fitted box. The certificate further states that the necklace is 'a unique Van Cleef & Arpels jewel from Les Voyages Extraordinaires collection. It falls under the aegis of the writer Jules Verne, a genius of invention and precursor of science fiction. This High Jewellery Collection takes one on a journey through four novels - Five weeks in a balloon, Journey to the centre of the Earth, From the Earth to the Moon and the famous Twenty thousand leagues under the sea.'