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TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND PARURE, CHAUMET, CIRCA 1977
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 CHF
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Description
- Chaumet
Comprising: a necklace set with graduated cabochon turquoises, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, interspersed by brilliant-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds, suspending a detachable cabochon turquoise similarly framed, inner circumference approximately 430mm; a pair of ear clips with detachable pendants; and a ring, each signed Chaumet, ring numbered, each with French assay marks for gold and maker's mark, case stamped Chaumet.
Literature
Cf.: Roselyne Hurel, Diana Scarisbrick, Chaumet Paris Deux Siècles de Création, Paris, 1998, pg. 153, plate 225 for an illustration of this parure.
Condition
Necklace and ring signed CHAUMET PARIS, ring numbered 8258, each with French maker's mark for Chaumet & Cie, 12 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, assay marks for 18 carat gold. Turquoise measuring from approximately 14.19 x 10.79 x 6.66mm, to approximately 33 x 22.86 x 14.28mm, well matched in colour, of greenish blue body colour, some with typical matrix inclusions to the reverse. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 105.00 - 120.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Minor evidence of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Clasp secure, safety catch. Total gross weight approximately 326 grams. Fitted case stamped Chaumet, together with a Chaumet book.
"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."