Lot 137
- 137
Platinum, Pearl and Diamond Sautoir
Estimate
75,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, pearl, diamond
Suspending a pearl drop measuring approximately 21.3 by 12.0 mm, the necklace composed of numerous seed pearls measuring approximately 3.0 mm, set at intervals with old European, single and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately .75 carat, length 15 inches; early 20th Century.
Condition
In good condition. The pearl drop has a silvery white body color, good luster, with soft rose and green overtones. The seed pearls appear quite uniform in body color, silvery white, with medium luster. The diamonds are approximately H-J color, VS-SI clarity. The necklace appears to have been reconfigured to a shorter version of its original form. Supple and flexible, the necklace lies very nicely when worn. Accompanied by French Gemological Laboratory report no. 161667 stating that the pearl drop is natural. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 71456 stating that the pearl drop is natural, saltwater. Please note that the seed pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by French Gemological Laboratory report no. 161667 stating that the pearl drop is natural.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 71456 stating that the pearl drop is natural, saltwater.
Please note that the seed pearls have not been tested for natural origin.