Lot 1733
- 1733
CONCH PEARL, NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- conch pearl, natural pearl, diamond and gold
The pendant composed of an oval conch pearl measuring approximately 11.57 x 12.88 x 8.31mm, surmounted by a button-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 8.66 x 8.50 x 7.20 mm, spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended on a chain necklace set with briolette diamond beads, the diamonds together weighing approximately 18.40 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 400mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the AGTA report, the button pearl weighing 3.76 carats, is natural, saltwater pearl. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, this natural pearl is white colour with slight rosè overtone, good lustre, fairly clean with only a few very minor surface blemishes upon close check. The conch pearl weighing approximately 10.0 carats, of ovoid shape, is medium pink colour with fair flame pattern. Diamond briolettes are about G to J colours, VS to SI clarity.
Condition: Fine workmanship, overall 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.
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
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2105847987, dated June 15 2009, stating that the conch pearl is natural saltwater pearl; and AGTA report numbered 96024312, dated June 19 2009, stating that the pearl is natural saltwater pearl.