Comprising a four row-bracelet of 80 black cultured pearls averaging approximately 8.5 mm., the clasp and spacers set with 82 round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.80 carats, mounted in white gold, length 7½ inches;  a pair of black cultured pearl and diamond earclips, the pearls measuring approximately 13.3 mm., within ballerina style mountings set with 108 round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 10.50 carats, mounted in platinum; a ring, en suite with the preceding, set with 54 round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 3.75 carats, size 6;  a pair of pendant-earclips, circa 1950, the floral tops supporting long fringes anchored by a black and white cultured pearl drop of approximately 12.7 mm., set with 130 single-cut and 18 baguette diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in white gold, pearls detachable; a ring, centering a black cultured pearl of approximately 13.0 mm, within a floral mounting of white gold set with 30 single-cut diamonds, size 6½ ; a necklace of 49 black cultured pearls graduating from approximately 10.6 to 7.9 mm., the white gold knot clasp set with single-cut diamonds, length 22½ inches; a pair of black cultured pearl earstuds, each measuring approximately 8.9 mm., in white gold, and a ring set with a black cultured pearl of approximately 10.0 mm., in a knotted rope studded with 10 single-cut diamonds, in 18 karat white gold, size 3¾.  The last three items not illustrated.  

Unless otherwise noted, all pieces in good condition. The last three peices are not illustrated in the catalogue. BRACELET: The black pearls present green, blue and aubergine overtones, fair luster and minor blemishing. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS clarity. RING & EARCLIPS WITH BALLERINA MOUNTINGS: all pearls with minimal blemishing. The pearl in one earclip with aubergine overtones and good luster, the other earclip's pearl with blue overtones and waxy luster; the ring's pearl with aubergine overtones. The diamonds are approx. H-I color, VS clarity. BLACK & WHITE PEARL EARRINGS: the slightly golden and silvery white pearl with pink overtones and good luster, the black pearl with green and aubergine overtones and very good luster, both pearls with light ringing and blemishing. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity. BLACK PEARL RING: the black drop-shaped pearl with aubergine and blue overtones, fair luster and minimal blemishing; the diamonds are approximately I-J color, VS-SI clarity. Evidence of sizing. NECKLACE: the round to off-round black pearls with varying degrees of green, blue and aubergine overtones, waxy to good luster; the clasp set with diamonds of decorative quality. EARSTUDS: the off-round slightly silvery black pearls with pink and green overtones and good luster. RING WITH ROPETWIST SURROUND: the black pearl with green, rose and aubergine overtones, waxy luster and surface irregularites; the diamonds are decorative in quality; evidence of sizing.
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.

Please note that none of the pearls have been tested for natural or treated color.