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Lot 170
  • 170

18 Karat Gold, Colored Diamond and Ruby Snake Jewel, Michele della Valle

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Michele della Valle
  • gold, diamond, ruby
The highly flexible and easily-coiled snake with diamond-set scales, the head set with a modified pear-shaped yellow diamond weighing 3.50 carats, the body set with numerous round yellow diamonds weighing 32.93 carats and numerous round rubies weighing 8.70 carats, each scale set with an old mine-cut diamond of yellow hue weighing a total of 17.25 carats, with two cabochon ruby eyes, gross weight approximately 144 dwts, length 36 inches, signed della Valle, with maker's mark.

Condition

In good condition. The diamonds in the body are approximately Fancy to Fancy Intense Yellow to Greenish and Brownish Yellow, VVS-VS clarity. The larger diamonds set in each link are approximately S-T color, VS-SI clarity. The rubies are well matched for color, a medium dark purplish red, lightly to moderately included, with several showing abrading to the facet junctions or chipping to the girdles under magnification. The diamond in the head is approximately Fancy Yellow color, SI clarity. Can be worn in a multitude of fashions. Highly flexible and well made.
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

Please note that the diamonds have not been tested for natural origin of color.