Lot 181
- 181
Multi-coloured sapphire and diamond necklace
Estimate
37,000 - 55,000 CHF
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Description
- sapphire, coloured sapphire, gold, diamond
Set to the front with an alternating series of oval sapphires of pink, blue, and yellow tints, encircled with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by a double row of similarly cut stones, length approximately 375mm.
Condition
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. According to the SSEF report, the blue and pink sapphires weighing 8.27 and 7.68 carats respectively, are of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating, blue sapphire measuring 13.12 x 11.18 x 6.35 mm and pink sapphire measuring 12.02 x 10.23 x 6.78 mm, respectively. Largest yellow sapphire measuring approximately 12.85 x 10.00 x 5.35 mm, smallest blue, pink, and yellow sapphires measuring approximately 11.25 x 8.70 x 6.05 mm, 10.30 x 8.70 x 5.00 mm, and 11.25 x 8.05 x 4.65 mm, respectively. Blue sapphires of medium strong blue saturation, with good transparency, with typical crystal inclusions visible under 10x magnification, a few surface reaching. Pink sapphires of purplish pink tint, one of purer pink hue, all with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching, some minor abrasions visible under 10x magnification. Yellow sapphires well matched in colour. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 20.00 - 22.00 carats, estimated G-I colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in collet mountings. Clasp secure, safety catch. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 97 grams.
"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."