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Emerald, sapphire and diamond pendent necklace, Hemmerlé
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 CHF
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Description
- emerald, diamond, sapphire
Suspending a large emerald crystal embellished with calibré-cut and cabochon sapphires, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, to a multiple fine chain necklace set with sapphires and diamonds, mounted in yellow gold, length approximately 490mm, case.
Literature
Cf: David Bennett, Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Suffolk, 2006, page 405, plate 766 for another example of the use of uncut minerals in their natural crystalline forms in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Condition
Stamped 750 for gold. Unsigned. Please note that the emerald has a large cavity at the back, not visible in the catalogue illustration. Please request additional pictures should you be interest in this piece. Emerald with visible crystal inclusions, some surface reaching. Sapphires well matched in colour, minor scratches and nicks. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure. Little to normal signs of wear to the metal. 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."