天然珍珠配鑽石項鏈, 卡地亞倫敦﹙Cartier London﹚；及天然珍珠配鑽石耳環一對, 由卡地亞倫敦鑲嵌

﹙項鏈﹚
• 共42顆天然海水珍珠，約 12.90至6.65毫米
• 鉑金鑲嵌
• 長度約435毫米
• 附JC工匠標章戳記

﹙耳環﹚
• 兩顆天然海水珍珠分別約11.52 - 12.42及11.92 -12.13 x 10.15毫米
• K金鍍銀及8K黃金鑲嵌
• 附Cartier London品牌刻名及編號W12152

THE COWDRAY PEARLS Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, the pearls are natural, saltwater pearls, with no indications of treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pearls on necklace are round to off-round to naked eyes, of medium grey colour with rosè and greenish overtone, good lustre with moderate surface blemishes but generally not noticeable in distant view and very common in natural pearls. Two pearls on earclips are of nice high-domed button-shape, face-up round, medium grey colour with rosè and greenish overtone, good to very good lustre. One pearl has minor surface blemishes, not noticeable in normal visual distance; another pearl has similar surface blemishes and growth marks close to the back, not seen in the obverse. The single diamond set on the necklace clasp is about F colour, VS2 clarity. Other tiny diamonds on earclips are about G to I colours, VS to SI clarity. Necklace clasp stamped "JC", the maker's mark; and ear clips signed Cartier London with number. Condition: By measurements, all forty-two natural pearls on necklace totaling approximately 1,050 to 1,100 chau; two button-pearls on ear clips weighing approximately 87 and 63 chau respectively. Vintage mounts, with signs of wear, otherwise both 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.

這項鏈原為Cowdray子爵夫人﹙1860 – 1932﹚的藏品，由42顆天然珍珠所組成，其後被改穿成含38顆珍珠的項鏈。被拆下來的其中兩顆珍珠經卡地亞鑲嵌成配對的耳環，由Cowdray家族保留。最近，這兩顆珍珠及另外兩顆源自另一件古董珠寶的天然珍珠再一次被組合起來，編列成是次拍賣呈獻的這條珍珠項鏈，回歸原本42顆珍珠的數目 －成就了「極具歷史性的精湛珍珠設計」。Cowdray珍珠項鏈於1937年首次出現在拍賣場上，當時倫敦蘇富比的圖錄更對拍品有此描述：「世上恐怕沒有比這一組更出色的珍珠。」

瑞士SSEF指出，Cowdray珍珠是「一條非凡的珍珠項鏈」，而且將其形容為擁有「極佳的特質，絶對值得特別表揚和讚賞」。其顏色隠約呈現不同調子的灰和棕色，再配以柔美的粉紅色、紫色和綠色的泛光。SSEF亦指出此項鏈「除了表現出天然的美態，稀珍無比，亦擁有不凡的出處及歷史，這也是它珍貴無比的原因。」

附兩張瑞士SSEF證書（編號67726，日期2013年4月18日；編號67685，日期2013年4月22日）• 天然海水珍珠 • 未經顏色加工處理