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Diamond necklace, Chaumet, early 20th century
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 CHF
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Description
- Chaumet
Composed of five graduated drops millegrain set with a pear-shaped diamond bordered by old-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, to the fine platinum chain, length 370mm approximately.
Literature
Cf: Sotheby's sale Catalogue, A Century of Style, Geneva, November 19, 1998, lot 315 for a similar tiara mounted by Chaumet in 1911.
Cf: Chaumet Paris, Deux siècles de créations, March 1998, no. 130 for an example of a similar tiara.
Condition
Mounted in platinum and French assay marks for platinum. The five pear-shaped diamonds are, in our experts' opinion:
6.85 to 7.30 carats approx. , K-L colour, SI2 clarity
5,20 to 5.60 cts approx., J-K colour, SI1 clarity;
4.65 to 4.85 carats approx., I-J colour, VS1 clarity,
1.95 cts to 2.20 cts approx., J colour, Vs clarity,
1.90 to 2.16 cts approx., J-K colour, SI2 clarity.
Signs of solder under the larger diamonds, otherwise signs of normal wear, scratches consistent with use. 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."
Catalogue Note
This necklace was formerly a tiara mounted by Chaumet, later transformed into a necklace. Mademoiselle de Bourbon, (pictured left) wore the tiara, already altered, on her wedding day on June 2, 1973.