Gold, Platinum, Faience, Diamond, Jade, Lapis, Coral, Ivory, Onyx and Enamel Pendant-Necklace

A rectangular faience plaque with intaglios of birds 'en filade' in three registers, with a gold frame bordered by blue enamel, reversing to an openwork zig-zag plaque of black enamel, bordered by green, red and black enamel, the sides of the case dotted with black enamel, suspended from a platinum, diamond, lapis, jade and coral stylized lotus blossom, attached to a necklace of ivory, onyx and coral beads highlighted by eight platinum and diamond rondelles, necklace length 28 inches, partially numbered 57351; circa 1925.

In fair to good condition commensurate with age.The faience is discolored and most of the green glaze has worn away. Calcification is visible in the upper right corner of the fragment. The gold case has slight chips to enamel on front and there is evidence of enamel repair of the reverse border. There are three screws missing from the case top and bottom and indentations to gold surface on back. The back of hemisphere numbered, obscured, _57351.The coral is a deep slightly orangy red, the ivory bears some discoloration due to age and the lapis is a deep very slightly violetish blue with small flecks of pyrite visible under magnification. The necklace is strung on cord and is stable. The 30 old European-cut and single-cut diamonds in the pendant weigh approximately .70 carat and the 96 rose-cut diamonds in the rondelles weigh approximately .45 carat. The diamonds are near colorless and decorative in quality. Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.
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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Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.