Lot 203
- 203
Cultured pearl and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970
Estimate
29,000 - 39,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- cultured pearl, diamond, gold
Comprising: a necklace designed as a line of alternating baroque cultured pearls and ropework circular links, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a tassel pendant similarly set, length approximately 600mm, may be separated into three bracelets each length approximately 190mm; and a pair of pendent ear clips and a ring en suite, ring size 561/2, necklace and ear clips signed Van Cleef & Arpels, ring signed VCA and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pouches and case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
Literature
Cf: Sarah D. Coffin, Set in Style, the Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 2011, page 68 for a similar example of this demi-parure.
Condition
All pieces stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Necklace, bracelet and ear clips signed Van Cleef & Arpels, ring signed VCA, all with maker's marks, necklace numbered 23469, bracelet 23472, ear clips 23481, ring 16523. Total diamond weigh estimated to be approximately 18.00 - 20.00 carats, on average G-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Cultured pearls of silvery white body colour with various degrees of rosé and green overtones, good lustre, few blemishes and growth marks. Clasps on necklace and bracelet secure, with a safety catch to each. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, few areas with tarnishing. 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."