Lot 352
  • 352

Natural pearl and diamond necklace

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • natural pearl, metal, diamond
Suspending three natural pearls with trapeze-, bullet- and shield-shaped diamonds, to a fine link seed pearl and briolette diamond chain, length approximately 440mm.

Condition

Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 11744, stating that the drop pearl and grey button pearl were found to be natural, saltwater, no evidence of treatment, and the white button pearl was found to be natural, freshwater. One pearl button shaped, worked base visible, white body colour, pink and green overtones, high lustre. One pearl round shape, grey tint, pink and green overtones, high lustre. One pearl drop shape, light grey body colour, pink and green overtones, high lustre. Seed pearls of white body colour, medium lustre. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.00-3.00 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VVS-VS on average. Secure clasp. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 11744, stating that the drop pearl and grey button pearl were found to be natural, saltwater, no evidence of treatment, and the white button pearl was found to be natural, freshwater.