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Pair of Silver, Gold, Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Earrings, Early 19th Century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- silver, gold, diamond, pearl
The girandole-style earrings suspending two drop-shaped natural pearls measuring approximately 11.3 by 8.0 by 7.7 mm and 11.3 by 7.7 by 7.6 mm, accented throughout with two old European-cut diamonds, two pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds and numerous old mine-cut diamonds, further set with ten round pearls of various sizes.
Condition
In good condition overall. The drop pearls have a creamy golden white body color, fair luster, with minor to moderate ringing, cracking and peeling visible under magnification. The round pearls have a slightly silvery white body color, with good luster, there is significant peeling at the drill holes, but this is not evident when the earrings are worn. Diamonds weigh a total of approximately 2.90 carats and are approximately H-K color, VS-SI clarity. Earring backs added at a later date. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2145849428 stating that the two drop-shaped pearls are natural, saltwater. Please note that the spherical pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2145849428 stating that the two drop-shaped pearls are natural, saltwater.