18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Colored Stone Necklace and Earclips, Boucheron, France

The double-strand necklace composed of 65 cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.4 to 7.3 mm spaced by gold rondelles, the front set with fluted segments of blue topaz and rock crystal, set throughout with sapphires, rubies and diamonds, length 15 inches, signed Boucheron, with French assay and maker's marks; the center segments are detachable, accompanied by two clip-pin fittings signed Boucheron, with French assay and maker's marks; the earclips of similar design, with French assay and maker's marks. With signed box and envelope.

In very good condition. The cultured pearls are creamy white, with moderate rose overtones and fair luster. The calibré-cut sapphires are medium blue, well-matched for color and eye-clean. The rubies are medium slightly purplish red and lightly included. Both the sapphires and rubies have a few chips due to wear, but these are only visible under magnification. The carved rock crystal and blue topaz segments are translucent. The diamonds are approximately F-H color, VS clarity. Total diamond weight approximately 8.50 carats. The mountings and clips showing slight signs of wear; this is confined to the reverse of each piece and is not visible when worn. To open the necklace, flip up the safety at the tip of each rock crystal segment, then slide the plate out. To remove the rock crystal segments to be worn as brooch-clips, open necklace from center, then at the opposite end of each rock crystal segment flip up the safety clasp and pull out the safety pin to remove from pearl strands. Copy of original invoice from Boucheron available upon request.
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.
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