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Natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond necklace, 1920s
Estimate
225,000 - 370,000 CHF
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Description
- pearls, diamonds, platinum
Designed as a graduated row of fifty-six natural pearls, and one cultured pearl, measuring from approximately 6.15 to 11.60mm, to a clasp of geometric design set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds, length approximately 520mm, French assay and maker's marks
Condition
Indistinct maker's mark. Clasp stamped with one French assay mark for 18 carat gold and one for platinum. According to the SSEF report there are 56 natural pearls and one cultured pearl, the roundish, oval and button-shaped pearls measure 6.45 - 7.20 - 11.60 - 6.15 mm and are white to light cream, partly with rosé and green overtones, for further information please refer to the report; some with pitting, growth marks and banding, and with medium to good lustre. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure, safety catch below. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 46 grams.
"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."