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Gem set and diamond cuff bracelet, 'Alveare', Bulgari, circa 1990
Estimate
23,000 - 35,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
- Tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, diamonds, gold
The cuff of flexible modular design, the front set with three sugarloaf cabochons of citrine, green tourmaline and amethyst between links pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 150mm, signed Bulgari, Italian maker's mark.
Condition
Signed BVLGARI, Italian maker's mark. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Reverse inscribed Natale 1990. Sugarloaf amethyst, tourmaline and citrine measuring approximately 21.1 x 21.1 x 14.6mm, 21.2 x 21.2 x 14.3mm and 21.1 x 21.1 x 12.4mm respectively, as gauged in the mount. Amethyst deep purple, tourmaline mid to light bluish green, citrine orangey yellow, all transparent, tourmaline with typical inclusions visible to the naked eye, some surface-reaching, citrine and amethyst with minor inclusions visible under close inspection. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats, on average H-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Light scratches to the metal consistent with wear. Cuff expandable. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 167 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."