Group of Natural and Cultured Pearls

Comprising a strand composed of 93 natural pearls measuring approximately 4.6 to 4.1 mm; together with a parcel of 67 loose natural pearls measuring approximately 6.2 to 4.3 mm, a strand of 94 cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.0 to 3.0  mm, the two strands measuring 18 and 17 inches.

Please note that this lot comprises 160 natural pearls and 108 cultured pearls.Please refer to the online catalogue at sothebys.com for a revised description of this lot. Both strands in good condition. NATURAL STRAND: The round to very near round pearls are predominately white in bodycolor with several examples presenting a soft rose body color. Varying degrees of pink and green overtones, high to very high luster, and minute blemishing primarily in the form of peeling skins that may be seen under 10x magnification. Fitted with a yellow gold clasp. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161957472 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. CULTURED STRAND: The round white pearls present moderate pink, green and blue overtones, high luster, and minor blemishing in the form of pitting and puckering of skins. Fitted with a white gold clasp. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161955859 stating the pearls to be bead cultured, saltwater. 40 LOOSE PEARLS, NATURAL: The near- to off-round pearls of light golden to creamy white body color, faint to strong pink and green overtones, good to high luster, and predominantly minor blemishing in the form of peeling skins and pitting. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161957529 stating the pearls to be natural, saltwater. 23 LOOSE PEARLS, NATURAL: The round to near-round light golden pearls presenting faint to strong pink and green overtones, fair to high luster, and minor blemishing primarily in the form of peeling skins. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161957269 stating the pearls to be natural, saltwater. 4 LOOSE PEARLS, NATURAL: the round to near-round slightly golden white pearls with faint pink and green overtones, and good to high luster. 2 of the pearls with minor blemishing and 2 of the pearls with moderate blemishing in the form of peeling skins. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165957328 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. 14 LOOSE PEARLS, CULTURED: the creamy white round pearls present moderate pink and green overtones, high luster, and no apparent blemishing. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165957143 stating that 3 of the pearls were randomly tested and found to be cultured, saltwater. Accompanied by 6 GIA reports: Nos. and 2165957143 stating that the pearls are bead cultured, saltwater.
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 6 GIA reports:

Nos. 5161957472, 5161957529, 5161957269 and 2165957328 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater.

Nos. 5161955859 and 2165957143 stating that the pearls are bead cultured, saltwater.