- 375
Suite of diamond jewellery, Circa 1900
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
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Description
- together with tiara fittings and tools, black leather fitted case by Auger, Joailliers-Orfèvres, Place des Victoires, Paris.
Comprising: a necklace, the front designed as interlacing garlands millegrain-set with old-mine and rose-cut diamonds, the back set as a line of similar stones in cut-down collets, length approximately 770 mm; an aigrette designed as a stylised foliate spray of pear-shaped, old mine and rose-cut diamonds; and a pendant of open work design, the lozenge surmount set to the centre with an old-mine diamond within millegrain surrounds of circular- and rose-cut stones, suspending a pear-shaped drop of similar design, to a trace link chain,
Condition
Collection of jewellery with it's fitted case. The necklace is most probably a combination of a diamond riviere early 20th century and the 'garland' section was probably previously the main element of a tiara (frame included in this lot) and later transformed into a necklace (traces of solder). The aigrette would have been part of the same tiara. All mounted in platinum and with screw threads. Necklace total diamond weight approximately 25.00 carats, pendant total diamond weight approximately 6.50 carats and the aigrette total diamond weight approximately 5.00 carats, as gauged in the mount, mixed in colour and clarity. Good brilliance throughout. Signs of wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use and age. Attractive and versatile suite of 1900 jewellery, 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."