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Pair of diamond earrings and a ring, 1930s
Estimate
11,000 - 16,000 GBP
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Description
- diamond, metal
Each earring claw-set with a circular-cut diamond weighing 3.18 and 3.00 carats respectively and a ring claw-set with a circular-cut diamond weighing 2.62 carats, size N.
Condition
Mounting in good condition.
2.62 carats, estimated colour and clarity L/M, SI2.
3.18 carats, estimated colour and clarity M, VS.
3.00 carats, estimated colour and clarity M, SI2, pinpoint inclusions.
Diamond surmounts in earrings weighing approximately 0.25 carats each, estimated colour and clarity I/J SI and I/included.
"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
Alessandra Drudi, also known as Gea della Gherisenda, a name coined by Gabriele D’Annunzio, was a famous singer admired for her beauty by the poets and artists of the time such as Carducci, Leoncavallo and Pascoli.
She began her singing career in 1899 and trained in Operetta, gaining success in 1911 at the Turin Balbo Theater and establishing her own troupe company the following year.
She retired in 1920, and in 1933 married Senator Borsalino, the owner of the eponymous Italian hat company well known for its Fedoras.
The couple lived the rest of their life at the famous Villa Verucchio previously owned by Carolina of Brunswick, wife of King George IV of England.