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18 Karat Two-Color Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond 'Lalli' Necklace, Marina B
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Marina B
- gold, amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, tourmaline
The flexible collar set at intervals with oval-shaped colored stones including amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, and green tourmaline, spaced by pavé-set segments set with diamonds weighing approximately 5.15 carats, gross weight approximately 67 dwts, internal circumference 11½ inches, expandable, signed Marina B, numbered A1620. With signed box.
Condition
In very good condition. The lightly included amethysts range from light to deep purple hue. The slightly included aquamarine displays a strong light blue hue. The slightly included tourmaline displays very slightly bluish green hue, the other displaying a strong slightly purplish red. The lightly included citrine display an brownish orange hue. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, predominantly VS clarity. The collar is expandable and comfortable when worn but most comfortably fits a smaller neck.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A necklace of similar design is illustrated in Marina B: The Art of Jewellery Design, by Viviane Jutheau de Witt, page 21.