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DIAMOND BRACELET, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1940s
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
Of jarretière design, the articulated bracelet of fancy linking applied with a foliate motif embellished with circular- and single-cut diamonds, to a baton-shaped clasp accented with cushion-shaped stones, length approximately 216mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks, cased by Van Cleef & Arpels, 22 Place Vendôme, Paris.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 4.0 - 5.0 carats, bright stones, estimated clarity SI - I. Please note it is not possible to grade colour due to the yellow gold setting. Very supple bracelet. Enamel chipped and scratched, especially to top edge. Push button clasp to bar on a spring mechanism. Metal a little discoloured underneath clasp and nearby. Scratches throughout consistent with age and wear, especially on reverse near to where clasp fastens to bracelet. Numbered 42656 beneath clasp fastening. Traces of white metal showing where clasp was attached to bracelet at time of manufacture. 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."