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Pair of diamond ear clips, 'Ken', Marina B, circa 1980
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Marina B
- gold, diamonds
Each surmount decorated with scroll and wave motifs of blackened metal and pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a hoop similarly set, signed Marina B, numbered, Italian maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Viviane Jutheau de Witt, Marina B.: The Art of Jewellery Design, Milan, 2003, pages 16 and 25 for information and images of the 'Kan', 'Ken', 'Kin' and 'Kun' collections.
Condition
Italian assay marks for 18 carat gold. Each clip and pendant signed Marina B and MB. Numbered M 3029. Italian maker's marks 2875AL. Pendants detachable with a screw driver. Diamonds bright and lively, calculated to weigh a total of approximately 8.00 - 9.00 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VVS-VS on average. Some scratches and lack of enamel (in particular to the sections where the hoop is suspended from the surmount) due to age and wear. Signs of normal wear to the metal. 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.
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."
"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.
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."