Lot 388
- 388
Group of Jewelry
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- gold, diamond, turquoise, pearl
Comprising a gold tubular choker necklace, length 16½ inches; together with a 14 karat gold necklace suspending a drop-shaped turquoise pendant, length 19 inches; a pair of 18 karat gold and turquoise earclips set with round diamonds weighing approximately .85 carat; an 18 karat gold ring centering a cabochon turquoise framed by round diamonds weighing approximately .85 carat, size 5; an 18 karat textured gold ring centered by a cabochon turquoise, size 4¾; the triple-strand cultured pearl necklace composed of numerous baroque cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.0 to 8.0 mm, the clasp centered by a cabochon turquoise framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.15 carats, length 23-25 inches; a double-strand cultured pearl bracelet, with pearls measuring approximately 8.5 mm, length 7¼ inches. Lot partially illustrated.
Condition
All pieces in good condition. TUBULAR CHOKER: Gross weight approximately 91 dwts, stamped for 18 karat gold. TURQUOISE PENDANT: Gross weight approximately 10 dwts. The turquoise shows significant mottling and matrix. EARCLIPS: Gross weight approximately 16 dwts, the turquoises are a light slightly greenish blue. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity. TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND RING: The 14 diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity. The turquoise is a medium light slightly greenish blue. Gross weight approximately 8 dwts. TURQUOISE RING: The turquoise is a light slightly greenish blue, with some matrix evident on the reverse. Gross weight approximately 4 dwts. CULTURED PEARL AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE: The pearls range from near round to baroque, with several examples showing ringing, wrinkling, pitting, or peeling. They have a silvery white bodycolor overall, with several examples showing rose overtones. The 17 diamonds in the clasp are approximately G-H color, VS-SI clarity. The turquoise is a medium very slightly greenish blue, with some matrix visible upon close inspection. CULTURED PEARL BRACELET: The pearls are round with a slightly silvery white body color, medium luster, with several showing wrinkled or pitted skins and light rose overtones. Fitted with two safety clasps. Also with a matching necklace not mentioned in the printed catalogue. The pearls are near round to round, with a white body color, medium luster with several showing wrinkled or pitted skins, some with light rose and green overtones. Length 19 inches. Pearls measure approximately 8.6 to 8.9 mm.
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.