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Multi-colored sapphire and colored stone necklace, Michele della Valle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Michele della Valle
Comprising 22 spheres pavé-set with numerous multi-colored sapphires weighing approximately 394.95 carats, accented by various colored stones including peridots, citrines, iolites, aquamarines, and pink and green tourmalines, mounted in 18 karat white gold and silver, length 20¾ inches, maker's mark, numbered 10745.
Condition
Very good condition. The colored stones present light to medium shades of pink, orange, yellow, green, red and purple. Colored stones include: 394.98 cts of variously colored sapphires; 2.95 cts of peridots; 2.77 cts of citrines; 4.21 cts of iolites; 4.09 cts of aquamarines; 6.14 cts of pink tourmalines; 2.46 cts of green tourmalines. Eye-clean to lightly included.
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.