Lot 116
- 116
18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond 'Raja Tears' Bracelet, David Webb
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- David Webb
- gold, platinum, emerald, ruby, diamond
Of fluted and hammered design, set at the top with one pear-shaped cabochon emerald and one pear-shaped cabochon ruby, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, further decorated with round emeralds and rubies, gross weight approximately 71 dwts, internal circumference 7 inches, signed Webb; 1969. With signed box.
Literature
David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler by Ruth Peltason, page 240.
Condition
In good condition with some gentle scratching and light nicking to the gold, commensurate with wear. The cabochon emerald is a semi-translucent medium bluish green and moderately to heavily included, with examples of surface-reaching fractures and cavities. The cabochon ruby is a semi-translucent medium-deep slightly purplish red and heavily included. The faceted emeralds are a brighter medium green and slightly included, and the faceted rubies are a brighter medium to medium-deep slightly purplish red to pinkish red, slightly included. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, predominantly VS clarity. Gross weight approximately 71 dwts, internal circumference approximately 7 inches. Fitted with a safety latch.
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.