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Cultured pearl, emerald, sapphire and diamond necklace, Bulgari
Estimate
115,000 - 170,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
- gold 750
Set to the centre with an oval sapphire stated to weigh 14.65 carats, further set with pear-shaped emeralds and oval sapphires, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds and cultured pearls, length approximately 410mm, signed Bulgari and numbered.
Literature
Cf: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari: 125 years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais, Milan, 2010, pages 252 and 371 for illustrations of this necklace. This design epitomises Bulgari's style in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Condition
Stamped 750. Signed Bulgari and numbered c2384, stamped with indicated weights: 14.65cts. for central sapphire, 3.71cts and 3.55cts. for pear-shaped emeralds, and 10.38cts. and 6.88cts. for oval sapphires on either side. Sapphires with good transparency, a few typical crystal inclusions, well saturated. Emeralds with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching, well saturated. Pearls measuring on average approximately 8.75mm, with good skin and a few blemishes. Diamonds estimated to weight a total of approximately 2.00 carats, on average G-I colour, VS clarity. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with normal 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."