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SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BULGARI, 1950S
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 CHF
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Description
Designed as four graduated rows of cabochon rubies, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds supporting a fringe of tumbled, faceted and fluted sapphires, length approximately 380mm, unsigned.
Condition
Accompanied by a GCS report no. 78124-32, stating that the sapphires are of Burmese origin, twelve sapphires with no indications of heating and three with a moderate amount of oil in fissures. Further accompanied by an invoice from Bulgari and a certificate of authenticity from Amanda Triossi. Unsigned. Cabochon sapphires stated to weigh a total of approximately 434.02 carats, one hundred and twenty-one cabochon rubies stated to weigh a total of approximately 30.32 carats, 1 cabochon sapphire stated to weigh 8.21 carats, one hundred and twenty-eight baguette diamonds 6.67 carats and three hundred and four brilliants stated to weigh a total of approximately 9.57 carats. Some sapphires with visible surface inclusions. Overall, in good condition. Gross weight approximately 194 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
Accompanied by a gemmological report and an invoice from Bulgari. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Amanda Triossi.