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Mother-of-pearl, rock crystal, ruby and diamond necklace, Mappin & Webb
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Mappin & Webb
- Mother-of-pearl, diamonds, rubies, gold
The front designed as a lion's head set with carved rock crystal supporting a circular-cut diamond, the mane set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes and nose embellished with cabochon rubies, to a mother of pearl and diamond necklace, inner circumference approximately 380mm, signed M&W, French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
Signed M&W, French maker's marks. French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Carved rock crystal in very good condition. Rubies well matched in colour. Grey mother of pearl with good orient, nice skin, rosé and green overtones, in very good condition. Diamonds bright and lively, largest diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.80 - 1.00 carat. Little signs of wear to the metal. Clasp secure, safety chain. Gross weight approximately 109 grams.
"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."