Lot 1680
  • 1680

TANZANITE AND SAPPHIRE NECKLACE

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description

  • TANZANITE, SAPPHIRE, KARAT GOLD
The double-stranded necklace composed of two hundred and ten tanzanite beads together weighing approximately 907.00 carats, completed by a clasp decorated by two leaves set with circular-cut sapphires together weighing approximately 3.15 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold, length approximately 820mm.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the tanzanite beads are medium intense purple colour, slightly included to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural feathers and crystal inclusions with surface pits or fissures, not noticeable to naked eyes. Sapphires on the decorative leaf are medium deep blue colour, eye clean. Condition: Karat blackened and yellow gold mount, 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. 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.