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Cultured pearl, emerald and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- signed VCA and numbered, French assay and indisctinct maker's marks.
Comprising: a necklace and a bracelet, each composed of eleven rows of cultured pearls, embellished with a lion's head set with circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes set with pear-shaped emeralds, to the diamond set clasp,
Condition
The correct estimate is CHF 15,000-30,000 / US$ 12,500-25,500.
Each stamped 750 and with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Signed VCA and numbered 28972 to the necklace and 28973 to the bracelet. Cultured pearls creamy bodycolour, high lustre, rosé overtones well matched throughout. Estimated total carat weight approximately 9.00 - 10.00 carats, bright, lively stones. Signs of normal wear, minor scratches and tarnish to underside of lion's head and clasps. In 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."