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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BOUCHERON, CIRCA 1944
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as a supple woven band set at intervals with four radiating geometric motifs, each line of calibré-cut sapphires dressed by two lateral circular- and single-cut diamond buckles, length approximately 178mm, signed Boucheron Paris and numbered.
Literature
Cf: Boucheron, Four Generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler, Gilles Néret, Rizzoli New York, 1988, page 154, image no. 238, for an example of a similar design.
Condition
Numbered 3.151 to reverse of bracelet. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.8-6.0 carats, bright and lively stones. Sapphires of slight violetish-blue hue, moderate to strong saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under x10 magnification. One stone chipped. Signs of minor scratching to polished surfaces. Two safety clips of either side of clasp. 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."