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18 karat gold, emerald and diamond pendant-brooch/necklace and earclips, David Webb, 1960s
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- David Webb
The long necklace composed of open square-shaped links of textured gold, each centering an emerald-cut emerald, spaced by polished gold spiral links, supporting a cruciform pendant set with pear-shaped and emerald-cut emeralds and with 34 round diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats; the matching earclips set with 2 pear-shaped emeralds and 24 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats, all mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, pendant and earclips signed Webb, necklace length approximately 25 inches, pendant detaches to be worn as a brooch.
Condition
The emeralds in the necklace weigh approximately 8.80 carats, in the pendant approximately 5.80 carats and in the earclips approximately 2.15 carats. Emeralds are a medium to deep green and are heavily included. Numerous surface-reaching inclusions, chips, and cracks. The gross weight is approximately 139 dwts. Diamonds are overall G-H color, VS clarity. Heavy and in good condition. Pendant/Brooch is signed Webb as are the earclips.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.