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Pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings, early 20th century
Estimate
18,000 - 27,000 CHF
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Description
- natural pearl, diamond, gold
Each featuring a slightly baroque drop-shaped natural pearl, one white and one brownish grey, measuring 8.75 x 10.15 x 13.70 and 9.05 x 9.95 x 13.55mm respectively, French assay marks, post fittings.
Condition
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 70010 and no. 70011, stating that both pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, the slightly brownish grey pearl with no indications of artificial colour modification.
Post fittings each with French assay mark for 18 carat gold. According to the SSEF report, the pearls measure 8.75 x 10.15 x 13.70 mm and 9.05 x 9.95 x 13.55 mm, they are of white body colour with rosé and green overtones and slightly brownish grey body colour with rosé and green overtones, for further information please refer to the report; good lustre, minor growth marks. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of wear to metal commensurate with age and wear. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 6 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."