14K黃金鑲藍寶石及祖母綠配鑽石「Grape Cluster」別針, Seaman Schepps

· 鑲蛋面藍寶石及祖母綠
· 配圓形鑽石，共重約.95卡拉
· 總重量約40 dwts
· 附Seaman Schepps品牌刻名
*拍品資料以英文為主，中文翻譯僅供參考

In good condition. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS clarity. The 9 sapphires range from transparent to translucent, soft, lightly saturated violetish blue and moderately included. The 5 emeralds range from translucent to opaque light bluish green to richly saturated deep bluish green and highly included, as is typical of the material. Porosity to the mounting where the pinbridge is attached.
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.

Seaman Schepps十分鍾情於「葡萄串」設計，因為可以使用多種顏色的蛋面寶石。「葡萄串」系列最聞名遐邇的設計莫過於1941年為Doris Duke所作之別針，鑲有深紫羅蘭色及紫色剛玉，與刻面祖母綠葉片。Doris Duke將此枚別針與其他Schepps設計首飾一同佩戴。欲知更多「葡萄串」設計之歷史，見Amanda Vaill及Janet Zapata所作《Seaman Schepps: A Century of New YOrk Jewelry Design》，頁80-82。