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Pair of tourmaline ear clips, 'Gancio' and a gem-set necklace, Bulgari
Estimate
11,500 - 17,000 CHF
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Description
- gemstones, yellow gold
The pair of ear clips set with carved and cabochon tourmalines, the necklace designed as a series of carved reeded gemstones such as aquamarine, pink tourmaline, peridot and citrine, alternating with yellow gold spacers, length approximately 385mm, all signed Bulgari and numbered, Italian assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Milan, 1996, page 146-149 for illustrations of jewels from the Gancio collection.
Condition
Stamped 750 for gold. Each piece signed Bulgari, necklace numbered 10804, ear clips numbered 9521. Coloured stones well matched, some with typical crystal inclusions, few scratches, nicks and abrasion. Clasp secure with safety catch. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age. 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."