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Diamond choker, Chaumet, 1910
Estimate
78,000 - 118,000 CHF
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Description
- Chaumet
- Diamonds, platinum
Of open work design, millegrain-set and collet-set with cushion-shaped, circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 315mm, unsigned, fitted case stamped Chaumet.
Literature
Cf.: Diana Scarisbrick, Chaumet, Joaillier depuis 1780, Paris, 1995, pg. 204 for a drawing of a necklace with similar design: "Dessin pour un collier de chien à motif de stalactites de diamants et cabochons d'émeraudes".
Condition
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 30.00 - 35.00, on average H-I (some of yellowsih tint), SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of wear to the metal consistent with age and use. In good condition. Fitted case signed J. Chaumet Sr de Morel & Cie, London New Bond Street 154, Paris Place Vendôme 12.
Chaumet would like to exhibit this piece in Pekin in 2017 and Tokyo in 2018; we will contact the buyer to see if he would agree to lend this jewel for the exhibition.
"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."