18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond Necklace, Michele della Valle

The front suspending a fringe set with an array of colored stones, the central fringe supporting a mauve rubellite weighing 32.02 carats, further set with various colored stones including blue, pink and yellow sapphires, emeralds, aquamarines, topazes, peridots, fire opals and rubellites, accented by round diamonds weighing 27.79 carats, length 15 inches, signed Michele della Valle, numbered 130725.

In very good condition. The stones are vibrant shades of pink, purple, red, yellow-green, orange, green, blue, yellow and orange; ranging in clarity from eye clean to moderately included. The diamonds are approximately I-J color and VS-SI clarity. Of a nice heft and make, with a safety closure. Signed Michele della Valle on a plaque applied to the reverse of the oval aquamarine fringe. With fitted box signed Bulgari.
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.
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