- 1913
天然珍珠配藍寶石及鑽石項鏈
估價
26,000,000 - 30,000,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
- natural pearl, diamond, sapphrie, gold
• 137顆天然海水珍珠，約14.10至6.20毫米
• 三顆古墊形藍寶石共重約28.94卡拉
• 鑽石共重約4.00卡拉
• 18K白色黃金鑲嵌
• 長度約410毫米
• 三顆古墊形藍寶石共重約28.94卡拉
• 鑽石共重約4.00卡拉
• 18K白色黃金鑲嵌
• 長度約410毫米
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, all pearls are natural, saltwater pearls. The three sapphires on clasp, according to Swiss gem repots, are natural, from Burma, with no indication of thermal treatment. The three sapphires on the clasp, according to Gübelin reports, are all natural, from Burma, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the natural pearls are of cream white to white colour, some with rosè overtone, semi-baroque to off-round shape to naked eyes, good to very good lustre with moderate surface irregulars and blemishes. Upon very close and careful check, a few pearls have hairline cracks on their surface, but not noticeable. Three sapphires are matching, of medium intense blue with tint of violetish hue, eye clean. Under 10x loupe, there are some minor fingerprint and crystal inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about H to I colours, VS to SI clarity.
Condition: Vintage natural pearl necklace, with impressive size range and look, signs of wear and surface abrasions to the clasp mount commensurate to its age, overall 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. 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.
拍品資料及來源
附瑞士SSEF證書（編號77426，日期2014年11月6日）• 137顆天然海水珍珠 • SSEF附錄中指出「要湊得一組如此碩大和品質出眾的天然珍珠極為難得，因此這項鏈絶對稱得上為大自然的珍寶。」
另附瑞士Gübelin證書及三張寶石證書
另附瑞士Gübelin證書及三張寶石證書
寶石之后
天然珍珠總散發出高貴典雅的簡約美，是世上唯一完全成長於生物體內的寶石種類，素有「寶石之后」的美譽。事實上稱它為「皇后之寶」一點也不為過，古埃及艷后克莉奧佩特拉就曾經為了打賭，將一顆珍珠溶在酒裡面喝光，證明她有能力舉辦最奢侈的盛宴，亦不介意在一席之間揮霍整個國家的財富。法國皇后瑪麗·安托瓦內特的珠寶藏品中亦有一條十分珍貴的天然珍珠項鏈，後來成為了傳奇名媛芭芭拉·赫頓爸爸送給他女兒的結緍禮物。
珍珠自古以來已是價值不菲的寶物，採珠者一般要在一萬隻牡蠣中才能取得一顆珍珠，當中又只有極少數大小適中、形狀勻淨、以至光澤圓潤。由此可見，這條三行的天然珍珠項鏈絶對是千金難求，要湊集共137顆顏色類近、光澤透亮的珍珠殊不容易。如此稀有的項鏈是大地之母送給人頪最精煉的禮物，低調中又顯不平凡，堪稱永恆經典。