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Very Important Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Harry Winston, 1968
Estimate
540,000 - 760,000 CHF
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Description
- Harry Winston
Designed as a flexible curved band of circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, embellished with five step-cut sapphires weighing respectively 12.74, 12.97, 22.55, 16.11 and 13.56 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 200mm, unsigned, maker's marks for Jacques Timey.
Literature
Cf: Laurence S. Krashes, Harry Winston the Ultimate Jeweler, Japan, 1984, page 170 for an illustration of this very bracelet.
Condition
Stamped Pt 950 for platinum. Maker's marks for Jacques Timey, importer of Harry Winston. Cf: Laurence S. Krashes, Harry Winston the Ultimate Jeweler, Japan, 1984, page 170 for an illustration of this very bracelet. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 53112 stating that the sapphires weighing 12.74, 22.55 and 16.11 carats are of Burmese origin, and that the sapphires weighing 12.97 and 13.56 carats are of Ceylon origin, all with no indications of heating. Clean stones with minor crystal inclusions visible to the naked eye, minor abrasions to sapphires noticeable with the aid of a 10x lens. Well matched in colour. For further information please refer to the report. Total diamond weight approximately 60.00 carats, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity. Bright and lively stones. Highly supple bracelet, good make. Clasp secure. Signs of little wear to the mount, scratches consistent with wear. 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."