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Colored stone and cultured pearl necklace and earclips
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
The necklace composed of tumbled emerald beads measuring approximately 29.8 by 21.3 mm. to 15.6 by 9.2 mm, fluted ruby beads measuring approximately 10.7 to 6.2 mm., cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.0 to 8.0 mm., round diamonds weighing approximately .80 carat, mounted in white and yellow gold, length 34 inches; earclips composed of fluted ruby beads, fluted emerald beads, tumbled emerald beads and cultured pearls, mounted in gold.
Condition
Necklace composed of 42 tumbled emerald beads, 78 fluted ruby beads and 40 cultured pearls. The tutti frutti style clasp set with 2 carved sapphires, 6 carved rubies, 4 carved emeralds, 6 round sapphire, 2 round rubies, 6 square-cut emeralds and 64 round decorative quality diamonds. Clasp tests as white gold. Earrings composed of fluted ruby beads measuring approximately 14.2 to 7.0 mm., fluted emerald beads measuring approximately 9.6 by 9.8 mm., tumbled emerald beads measuring approximately 16.5 by 12.1 mm. and 16.0 by 12.0 mm., and cultured pearls measuring approximately 4.8 to 4.4 mm., mounted in gold. The emerald and ruby beads are heavily included, with surface-reaching inclusions, nicks, cracks and bruises, typical to this type of material. In good condition overall.
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.