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Pair of citrine, onyx and yellow gold ear clips, 'Alfa coeur', 1985 and a tourmaline and diamond bangle, Marina B, 1980s
Estimate
6,500 - 8,500 CHF
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Description
- Marina B
Each ear clip of half hoop design, collet-set with a heart-shaped citrine, to the black onyx surround, mounted in yellow gold, signed Marina B France and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, together with a sprung bangle set at the front with an oval pink tourmaline flanked by marquise-shaped diamonds, mounted in black and yellow gold, signed Marina B France, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Viviane Jutheau de Witt, Marina B, the Art of Jewellery Design, Milan, 2003, page 179 for examples of ear clips from the same collection.
Condition
Stamped 750 for gold, ear clips numbered F41, bracelet numbered F3. Citrine good colour saturation. Tourmaline with typical crystal inclusions. The two marquise-shaped diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.70 carats in total. Some links on bracelet slightly loose, inner circumference approximately 155mm. Both with scratches to metal, light tarnish to gold on the ear clips. Signs of normal wear, 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."