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AMETHYST AND CULTURED PEARL BROOCH, CIRCA 1976 AND AQUAMARINE, AGATE AND DIAMOND PENDANT, MUNSTEINER, 1989
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a star burst design brooch centring on a cluster of cultured pearls and amethysts, British hallmarks for London, 1976, together with an agate pendant centring on a faceted aquamarine, the bail set with brilliant-cut diamonds, unsigned.
Condition
The brooch: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Indistinctly stamped SD (marks) for Stuart Devlin. Cultured pearls some with rosé and green overtones and medium lustre. Traces of glue. Medium purple amethyst. Rotating safety catch. In very good condition.
Bernd Munsteiner comes from a family of renowned German stone cutters. Innovative and diverse, he broke away from the traditional crafts, emphasising the peculiarity of each stone, leaving them unpolished, or integrating the inclusions into the design. He was also the creator of the fantasy cut.
The pendant: Stamped 18 K for 18 carat gold. Aquamarine light yellowish green. Agate displaying characteristic banding, light changes in tone. Diamonds bright and lively. Weighing approximately 52.7 grams. 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."