天然珍珠配鑽石項鏈

• 六十三顆天然珍珠約15.10 至 5.30毫米
• 配鑽共重約6.00卡拉
• 銀及黃金鑲嵌
• 項鏈長度約600毫米

Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 17011090 and 90961 respectively, stating that sixty-three pearls tested are natural saltwater pearls. Also accompanied by an appendix letter from SSEF stating that "Assembling a matching selection of natural pearls of this quality and size can be considered rare and exceptional". Please refer to the report and appendix for further details The clasp mounted in silver and low karatage yellow gold as tested. Sixty-three natural pearls of round, near-round, ovoid and button-shaped, white to light cream body colour, some with rosè and a few with green overtone, mainly very good to excellent lustre, with minor natural surface blemishes, some with minor hairline cracks and a few show signs of peeled-off nacre. One button-shaped pearl (untested) on the clasp of matching quality. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 6.00 carats in total, about M to N and S to T colour, I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Clasp shows signs of tarnish and normal wear to the metal commensurate with age, overall in good condition. The pearl on the clasp has not been tested for natural origin.
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.Certificates of Authenticity: Various manufacturers may not issue certificates of authenticity upon request. Sotheby's is not under an obligation to furnish the purchaser with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer at any time. Unless the requirements for a rescission of the sale under the Terms of Guarantee are satisfied, the failure of a manufacturer to issue a certificate will not constitute grounds to rescind the sale. Gemological Certificates and Reports: References in the catalogue descriptions to certificates or reports issued by gemological laboratories are provided only for the information of bidders, and Sotheby's does not guarantee and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports. Please also note that laboratories may differ in their assessment of a gemstone (including its origin and presence, type and extent of treatments) and their certificates or reports may contain different results.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.

附瑞士Gübelin證書（編號17011090，日期2017年2月3日）及瑞士SSEF證書（編號90961，日期2017年3月9日），指六十三顆珍珠為天然海水珍珠; 另附瑞士SSEF附錄。

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國色天香

天然珍珠是大自然的恩賜。與晶體寶石不同，珍珠無需切割加工，自然顯露光彩美態。天然珍珠每顆各不相同，反映出形成之時的自然環境。

珍珠流光溢彩，令人入迷，自古以來便是人類珍愛的寶物，綺麗而貴重，知名珠寶系列中定有其倩影。氣質優雅的女士經常佩戴天然珍珠，因其能夠完美反映出佩戴者的膚色與個性，其他寶石無有出其右者。

拍場曾售出最有名的天然珍珠項鏈來自溫莎公爵夫人嘉里·克萊恩收藏。瑪麗女王將此贈予愛德華八世，即後來的溫莎公爵。1987年，日內瓦蘇富比在「溫莎公爵」這一具有歷史意義的拍賣會上將其售出。2007年，紐約蘇富比再次於「嘉里與卡爾文·克萊恩收藏」拍賣會上，以360萬美元的價格將其拍出。

1796號拍品正中間的珍珠尺寸達15.1毫米，堪稱大自然的奇蹟，其連續生長約十年從未間斷，因而形狀圓潤光滑。項鏈上其他珍珠也經精心挑選，從尺寸、色澤和光彩上嚴格匹配。蘇富比很榮幸能夠於今季拍賣中呈獻這件經典永恆的珍珠項鏈。