- 1648
Sapphire and Diamond Necklace and Pair of Matching Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate
2,000,000 - 2,800,000 HKD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- sapphire, diamond, white gold
The necklace set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, gathered at the center by cluster of rose-cut diamonds, suspending cascading fringes set with sapphire beads; and pair of earclips en suite; the sapphires and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 214.65 and 60.30 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered JH000325 and JH000317 respectively, length approximately 395mm. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the sapphires beads are of intense blue colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions and surface pits or tiny openings, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about D to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Both are signed and numbered, with original sketch, photo and fitted box.
Condition: This suite is an UNIQUE JEWEL from Van Cleep & Arpels, karat white gold mount, in very good condition.
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
Accompanied by original sketches, certificates of authenticity and signed box. The certificates further state that the necklace and earclips are 'Van Cleef & Arpels unique jewel from Les Voyages Extraordinaires collection. It falls under the aegis of the writer Jules Verne, a genius of invention and precursor of science fiction. This High Jewellery Collection takes one on a journey through four novels - Five weeks in a balloon, Journey to the centre of the Earth, From the Earth to the Moon and the famous Twenty thousand leagues under the sea.'