Lot 8
  • 8

18 Karat Gold, Sapphire, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace and Matching Earclips, Bulgari

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Bulgari
  • gold, sapphire, diamond, cultured pearl
The necklace composed of 32 cultured pearls measuring approximately 8.9 mm, spaced by gold rondelles, the front set with a heart-shaped sapphire and four oval cabochon sapphires, accented with round, baguette and square-cut diamonds weighing approximately 10.75 carats, length 17 inches, signed Bulgari, numbered D110A, with maker's mark; the earclips set with two heart-shaped sapphires weighing approximately 7.50 carats, accented by round, triangle and trapeze-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.80 carats, signed Bulgari, numbered BD6202.

Condition

In very good condition with light scratching to the gold. NECKLACE: The round to near round pearls are a well-matched creamy white with soft rose and green overtones. Good luster with minor pitting, wrinkling and peeling of skins. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. The transparent cabochon sapphires are a light, slightly watery violetish blue; the heart-shaped, double rose-cut sapphire is a lively, slightly violetish medium blue and weighs approximately 14.00 carats. Eye-clean with minor color zoning, but not apparent when worn. Bearing French marks. EARCLIPS: The diamonds are of similar color and clarity to those in the necklace. The sapphires are medium-light violetish blue and slightly included. The mountings are composed of two slightly articulated segments.
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.