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SUPERB PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, HARRY WINSTON, 1970S
Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,500,000 CHF
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Description
- Harry Winston
Each surmount respectively set with a cabochon emerald weighing 11.33 and 11.94 carats, accented with marquise-shaped diamonds, clip fittings, unsigned, numbered, maker's mark for Alain Tarditi, 1973, supporting a detachable emerald drop weighing 21.64 and 22.29 carats respectively, unsigned, Harry Winston, 1974.
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, Jewels from the Personal Collection of Princess Salimah Aga Khan, 13 November 1995, lot 259.
Condition
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 104495 and AGL report no. 1097550 A and B, each stating that the cabochon and drop-shaped emeralds, weighing 11.94, 21.64, 11.39 and 22.29 carats, measuring 14.14 x 14.34 x 9.21mm, 13.80 x 14.20 x 18.86mm, 13.36 x 13.46 x 9.91mm and 14.08 x 14.40 x 18.88mm respectively, are of Colombian origin, with a minor amount of oil in fissures; each together with an appendix letter. Each with maker's mark for Alain Tarditi, numbered 7909, stamped Pt950 for platinum. Emeralds with some surface reaching inclusions. Please note that the emeralds have been repolished since they last appeared at auction in November 1995. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of approximately 27.46 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 37 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."
Catalogue Note
It is known that eight of the diamonds, in this pair of earrings, were part of the collection of His Highness Prince Aga Khan who had them mounted by Harry Winston in 1973, the drops were added one year later, also by Harry Winston.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 104495 and AGL report no. 1097550 A and B, each stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with a minor amount of oil in fissures; together with two appendix letters.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 104495 and AGL report no. 1097550 A and B, each stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with a minor amount of oil in fissures; together with two appendix letters.