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Gem-set and diamond bracelet, 'Fish', Michele della Valle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
- white gold, diamonds, peridots, amethyst, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, onyx
Designed as a wide mesh embellished with fish motifs set with circular-cut green, purple, yellow and blue sapphires, rubies, circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, some of black tint, cabochon emeralds and onyx, mounted in white gold, length approximately 172mm, signed Michele della Valle and numbered, Italian assay and maker's marks, case.
Literature
Cf: David Bennett, Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Suffolk, 2006, page 473, plate 888 for further examples of 'fish' jewels by Michele della Valle.
Condition
Ruby of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information.
Stamped 750 for gold. Signed Michele della Valle and numbered 110752 on the clasp. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of 2.93 carats for the near colourless diamonds and 0.86 carats for the black ones. Rubies stated to weigh a total of 0.44 carats, blue sapphire of 1.39 carats, yellow sapphire of 0.94 carats, amethysts of 1.05 carats, tsavorites of 0.86 carats, emerald and onyx cabochons as eyes 0.02 each. Clasp secure. 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. 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."