- 659
Attractive pair of emerald and diamond pendent ear clips, Bulgari, 1964
Estimate
145,000 - 240,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
- emerald, platinum, diamond
Each suspending a detachable pendant set to the centre with a pear-shaped emerald, further set with marquise-, pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Bulgari, pouch stamped Bulgari.
Literature
Cf: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais, pages 100-101, and 326 for illustrations of this jewel.
Condition
Mounted in platinum. Both clips signed Bulgari. Emeralds stated to weigh a total of approximately 21.00 carats, with typical crystal inclusions, few surface reaching, some scratches and nicks, one emerald with a chip to the tip of the pear, the other with a cavity at the girdle. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of approximately 26.50 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity. Please refer to the Bulgari Vintage Collection, inv. 6704. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. 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
Diamond surmounts may also be worn with the natural pearl and diamond drops, sold as lot 664.