- 690
Gem set and diamond brooch, circa 1915
估價
14,000 - 23,000 CHF
招標截止
描述
- gold, silver, aquamarine, diamond, natural pearls
Of foliate and ribbon design, set with a step-cut aquamarine, seed pearl drops, and rose diamonds, French assay marks.
Condition
Verbal from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, London, stating that samples of the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Stamped with partial maker's mark M.M. Aquamarine measuring approximately 23.0 x 25.0 x 14.2mm, calculated to weigh approximately 59.96 carats, vivid blue with slight greenish tint, loupe clean, slight abrasions to facet edge. Pearls cream, low to medium lustre, light green and rosé overtones, slight pitting to surface. Diamonds bright and lively. Tarnish visible to reverse. Abrasions to mount consistent with age and wear. In very good condition.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."