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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, 1930s
Estimate
31,000 - 51,000 CHF
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Description
Designed as a series of arched links set with circular- and rose-cut diamonds between borders of circular-cut stones, the clasp collet-set with a foiled back octagonal mixed-cut sapphire, mounted in platinum and gold, French assay and indistinct maker's marks, length approximately 170mm.
Literature
Cf: Stefano Papi and Alexandra Rhodes, Famous Jewelery Collectors, London, 1999, page 164, where this bracelet is described and illustrated.
Condition
French assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold. Indistinct maker's mark. Sapphire with scratches and abrasion to facet junctions and table. It is not possible to estimate the weight accurately as the sapphire is in a closed back setting but the measurement are 18.0 x 16.35mm. Diamond weight difficult to assess due to many stones beeing rose-cuts but estimated to be approximately 28.00 - 32.00 carats in total, good brilliance, generally H-I colour (a few J-K), SI clarity (some VS and some I). MInor scratches to metal commensurate with age and 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."