Lot 48
  • 48

18 Karat Gold, Amethyst and Kunzite Pendant-Necklace, Tony Duquette

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • TONY DUQUETTE
  • gold, amethyst, kunzite
The necklace suspending a Maltese cross-style pendant, set with numerous oval and pear-shaped amethysts and kunzites, length 15¾ inches, the necklace signed Tony Duquette; the pendant detaches for wear as a brooch.

Condition

In good condition overall. The amethysts are a medium purple and well matched for color, eye-clean to slightly included. The kunzites are display a medium-light violet-pink color and are eye-clean to slightly included. The necklace bears a nice heft, with gross weight approximately 162 dwts. Pendant can be detached for wear as a brooch.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.