Lot 117
- 117
Gem set, cultured pearl and diamond ring, 'petits pois', Victoire de Castellane for Dior
Estimate
9,000 - 11,000 CHF
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Description
- Victoire de Castellane for Dior
- gold, chrysoprase, cultured pearl, diamond, tsavorite garnet
Set with cultured pearls, polished chrysoprase, circular-cut tsavorite garnets and brilliant-cut diamonds, size 51, sizing band, signed Christian Dior and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case stamped Dior.
Literature
Cf: Michèle Heuzé, 'Dior Joaillerie', New York , 2012, pages 86 and 95 for images of jewels incorporating the petits pois design.
Condition
Stamped with French assay mark and 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Christian Dior on sizing band, maker's mark, numbered A0040. Coloured stones well matched. Diamonds bright and lively. Cultured pearls of white body colour, with light rosé and green overtones, good lustre, few scratches and growth marks. Little signs of wear to the metal. 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."