Lot 486
- 486
Two emerald and diamond rings, René Boivin, 1950s
Estimate
13,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- René Boivin
- Emerald, diamonds and gold
Each of bombé design, respectively set to the centre with a heart-shaped emerald and diamond, further set with circular-cut emeralds and similarly and single-cut diamonds, each size H, signed René Boivin, French assay and partial maker's marks, case stamped René Boivin.
Literature
Cf: Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1994, page 169 for an illustration of these rings, specifying that the model dates from 1934.
Condition
Accompanied by certificate from Françoise Cailles.
Both rings stamped with French assay marks for 8 carat gold and maker's marks. Both with minor abrasions consistent with wear. Emeralds light green with characteristic inclusions, two small emeralds heavily chipped and fractured. Diamonds bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities, central heart shaped diamond shallow stone with chip to top right hand corner, I/included clarity, estimated colour approximately K/L.(graded within the mount)
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by certificate from Françoise Cailles.