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Natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond necklace, late 19th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Natural pearl, cultured pearl, diamond
Designed as a graduated fringe, set with cushion shaped, circular- and single-cut, and rose diamonds, suspending natural pearls with cultured pearls towards the clasp, the clasp set with a pinched collet-set circular-cut stone, length approximately 385mm.
Literature
Cf: Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe, ‘Jewellery in the age of Queen Victoria’, London 2010, page 266 for a similar example of a fringe necklace.
Condition
Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 06232, stating that the majority of the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater and five of the pearls were found to be cultured.
Mounted in gold and silver. The clasp possibly later added. Clasp and safety secure. Natural and cultured pearls of white, cream, and grey tints, medium to low lustres, with some rosé and green overtones. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 14.00 - 15.00 carats, estimated colour I-L, estimated clarity VS-SI. Scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 06232, stating that the majority of the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater and five of the pearls were found to be cultured.