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Natural pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1910
Estimate
20,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- natural pearl, diamond, metal
Set to the centre with a part-drilled button-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 14.4 x 14.8 x 12.6mm, suspending a part-drilled drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.8 x 12.6 x 14.5mm, the plaque design millegrain-set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, two diamonds deficient.
Condition
Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 13586, stating that the two pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.Central button shaped pearl of grey body colour with rose overtones, pitting to nacre, scratches and cracks visible to nacre, medium lustre. Drop-shaped pearl of white body colour with green and rose overtones, pitting to nacre, dappled colour to reverse of pearl, light abrasions and cracks to nacre consistent with age and wear, medium lustre. Two diamonds deficient. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 15.00-18.00 carats, mixed colours and clarities. Secure pin fittings. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In 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. 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.
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.
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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a gemmological report.