Lot 379
  • 379

PAIR OF NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS, SCHLUMBERGER, CIRCA 1955

Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 CHF
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Description

  • Schlumberger
The foliate motifs set with a white and light grey button shaped natural pearl measuring 15.64 x 16.65 x 12.14mm and 15.68 x 16.62 x 11.93mm respectively, and circular-cut diamonds, each signed Schlumberger, French assay marks for gold and platinum and maker's marks for Pourrat.

Condition

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 105138, stating the white and light grey with rosé and green overtones pearls, weighing 23.21 and 23.11 carats, measuring 15.64 x 16.65 x 12.14mm and 15.68 x 16.62 x 11.93mm, were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour modification. Each signed Schlumberger, French assay marks for gold and platinum and maker's marks for Pourrat, 33. rue Etienne-Marcel, 75003, Paris. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats, on average I-K colour, VS- SI clarity as gauged and graded in the mount. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 36 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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 105138, stating the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour modification.