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AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE, MID 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Comprising: a necklace of festoon design, set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, the front suspending a fringe of pear-shaped aquamarines, length approximately 370mm, and a pair of pendent earrings, fitted case stamped Brooking Madrid.
Provenance
Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family, Sotheby's Geneva, November 2018, lot 51.
Condition
Aquamarines measuring approximately from 18.50 x 9.75 x 5.88mm and 15.60 x 7.70 x 4.50mm, calculated to weigh a total of approximately 20.00 - 24.00 carats, bluish green and greenish blue of medium strong saturation, clean to the naked eye, with minor abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats, on average VS-SI clarity, F-H colour, as gauged and graded in the mount. Scratches to the metal consistent with age and wear. Overall in very good condition. Clap secure. Total gross weight approximately 72 grams. Fitted case stamped Brooking Madrid, engraved on a silver plaque on the lid 1936 - 16 Abril - 1961 Teresa Inés.
"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."