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Lot 90
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Miscellaneneous Group of Jewelry

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

Comprising an 18 karat textured gold flower brooch; a seed pearl torsade necklace, the flowerhead clasp set with round sapphires and single-cut diamonds, mounted in 14 karat white gold, clasp signed VCA, numbered NY 36980; a pair of colored stone and diamond earclips of navette shape, set with 2 oval garnets framed by baguette and kite-shaped multi-colored stones and small round diamonds, in 14 karat gold;  a five-strand cultured pearl necklace, the pearls measuring approximately 6.7 to 7.0 mm., decorated at intervals with trios of small ruby, emerald and sapphire beads, and a five-strand necklace of briolette emerald beads alternating with pairs of ruby beads, completed by a simple 14 karat gold clasp, unillustrated. 

Condition

All of the colored stones are a bit more muted in coloration than indicated by the catalogue illustration. The group consists of: GOLD FLOWER BROOCH, some discoloration to the texturing in the petals, SEED PEARL AND SAPPHIRE NECKLACE, 25 strand torsade is approximately 16 inches fully extended, not twisted. Pearls are creamy rose and good quality. Sapphires are medium blue and the diamonds are approximately G-H color and VS clarity, signed VCA and numbered N.Y. 36980 COLORED STONE EARRINGS, set with autumnal shades of semi-precious stones, garnets in the center also includes tourmaline, peridot, citrine and either aquamarine or blue topaz (impossible to test as mounted), the diamonds of decorative quality weigh approximately .30 carat total. PEARL AND COLORED STONE STRANDS, approximately 16 to 21 inches in length excluding clasp. The pearls are a creamy rose color, the colored stones are medium watery shades of each type. EMERALD AND RUBY TORSADE, not illustrated, consists of opaque round ruby beads and faceted barrel-shaped emerald beads. With simple gold interlocking clasp. Bead strands range from 16 to 20 inches. All pieces are 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.

Catalogue Note

The flower brooch in this group is very similar to a gold flower brooch made in Greece that was a gift to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis from Alexander Onassis. See the catalogue Jewelry from The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sotheby's, New York, April 24 and 25, 1996, lot 393.