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GOLD AND DIAMOND PENDANT, BLYTHE & BECK, CIRCA 1977
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
Of textured organic design accented with baguette, brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 740mm,detachable fox tail link chain, not illustrated, maker's marks, British hallmarks for London, 1977.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.00 - 3.20 carats, bright, lively stones. Pendant weighing approximately 41.7 grams. Necklace very flexible. In very good condition.
Ernest Blythe worked in partnership with Frances Beck in a small studio in Shepherds Market from 1966 together they won the De Beers Diamond International Award in 1968 and 1973. They were very interested in surface textures and they felt that a piece of jewellery should be sufficiently bold to create an immediate impact. They also favoured chunks of semi-precious stones highlighted with small diamonds.
Ernest Blythe trained at Central School of Art and Design and then worked for a short time in Andrew Grima's workshop. Frances Beck studied at the Glasgow School of Art.
"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."