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Emerald cameo and diamond pendant-necklace, 19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
The pendant composed of an emerald cameo carved in Roman Imperial style with the portrait of a bearded man, circa 1875, within a black enamel bezel and frame of old mine diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, mounted in gold and silver, supported on a flexible, tapering necklace set with numerous old mine and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.90 carats, mounted in gold and silver, length 15 inches, one segment detaches to shorten, pendant detaches, one diamond missing.
Condition
Diamonds are of decorative quality, many of them with a brown tint. The carved emerald is semi-translucent and heavily included, with surface-reaching inclusions. Heavily tarnished, but in good condition overall. Detachable segment measures 2 3/4 inches, one diamond missing from that segment.
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.