18 Karat Gold, Baroque Cultured Pearl and Colored Stone Necklace, Luciano Marotta Gigli

Composed of 11 baroque cultured pearls measuring approximately 20.0 by 16.6 by 15.5 mm to 15.5 by 12.6 by 11.6 mm, spaced by 11 faceted rubies, 11 sapphire beads and 11 fluorite beads, length 51 inches, stamped LMG for Luciano Marotta Gigli.

The mounting in good condition with light nicking, the necklace bearing a nice weight. The medium to medium-deep purplish red rubies are moderately to heavily included, most with surface-reaching inclusions and cavities to the pavilions. The semi-transparent, medium-light blue sapphire beads are heavily included with surface-reaching inclusions. The light to medium yellowish green tumbled fluorite beads are slightly to moderately included. The ivory white baroque pearls present faint green, blue, purple and pink overtones, fair to good luster, and minor to significant blemishing in the form of pitting, wrinkling, noduling and peeling skins.
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.