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Tourmaline and diamond demi-parure, 'Caresse d'orchidées', Cartier
Estimate
50,000 - 75,000 CHF
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Description
- platinum, pink tourmaline, diamond
Comprising: a necklace suspending a detachable brooch/pendant designed as an orchid, set with polished and faceted pink tourmalines and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 400mm; and a pair of earrings of similar design, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, post and hinged back fittings; each signed Cartier and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, two additional tourmaline drops, pouches stamped Cartier.
Literature
Cf: Martin Chapman, Cartier and America, Fine Arts Museum of San Fancisco, 2009, page 40 for a necklace of similar design.
Condition
Accompanied by two polished tourmaline pendants.
Necklace and detachable brooch stamped PT 950 for platinum and pin on brooch stamped Or for gold, ear clips stamped with French assay marks and PT 950 for platinum. Necklace, brooch and ear clips signed Cartier, necklace and brooch numbered 97154A, ear clips 91424A. Purplish pink tourmalines well matched in colour, with few typical crystal inclusions, few scratches and abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 10.00 - 11.00 carats, on average of G-H colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Clasps secure, one brooch pin secured by sliding safety catch. Clasp secure. Signs of little wear to the metal, few 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."