Lot 284
  • 284

Pair of sapphire and diamond pendent ear clips, 'Fleurettes', Van Cleef & Arpels

Estimate
80,000 - 140,000 CHF
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Description

  • Van Cleef & Arpels
  • Sapphires, diamonds, platinum, gold
Each surmount of floral design, set with a circular-cut sapphire highlighted with brilliant-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds, supporting a detachable pendant set with calibré-cut sapphires en serti mystérieux, capped with brilliant-cut diamonds, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Literature

Cf.: Liesel Couvreur-Schiffer et alii, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1992, pg. 163 for an illustration of a pair of ear clips of similar design.

Condition

Each surmount signed Van Cleef Arpels, numbered M38246. French maker's marks for Van Cleef & Arpels. French assay marks for platinum and gold, stamped Pt 950 for platinum, 750 for 18 carat gold and OR for gold. Sapphires well matched in colour, blue of strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface-reaching, minor abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Little scratches and signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 30 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."