Lot 1701
- 1701
Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Estimate
240,000 - 400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold
Composed of five rows of natural pearls measuring approximately from 4.05 to 2.61mm, to an old European-cut diamond geometrical clasp, mounted in platinum and 16 karat white gold, length approximately 800mm.
Condition
Please note that this lot accompanied by SSEF report numbered 84307, dated 10 March 2016.
Colour and Clarity: According to the SSEF report, one thousand two hundred and twenty pearls are saltwater natural pearls, ten pearls are freshwater natural pearls and one pearl is saltwater cultured pearl. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pearls are mainly round to oval-shaped, with some button- and drop-shaped, of cream to white colour, very good to excellent lustre, and some with rosè or green overtone. Under the 10x loupe inspection, some pearls are blemish free and majority with minor surface blemishes but all are not visible when worn. The diamonds are I to J colour, SI to I1 clarity. With French assay mark for gold.
Condition: Karat white gold mount, shows signs of normal wear, otherwise overall condition is very good.
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.