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Lot 280
  • 280

Diamond bracelet, 'Draperie', Cartier

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • diamonds, gold
Designed as ten rows of beaded chain links accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 160mm, signed Cartier and numbered, British hallmarks and maker's marks, case stamped Cartier.

Literature

Cf: Nadine Coleno, 'Amazing Cartier, Jewelry Design since 1937', Paris, 2009, page159 for an illustration of a similar design by Cartier.

Condition

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Cartier © 1999, maker's mark. Numbered 952234. Weighing approximately 51.7 grams in total. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.50 - 1.00 carats, estimated colour G-I, estimated clarity VVS-VS. Well articulated. In very 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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a certificate from Cartier.