- 449
Set of four diamond plaques de cou, Cartier, 1907
Estimate
220,000 - 380,000 CHF
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Description
- seed pearls, natural pearls, diamond, metal
The central plaque decorated with a pierced and millegrain-set articulated plaque of foliate design set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, supporting three slightly baroque button shaped natural pearls measuring approximately 9.05 x 9.15 x 7.45mm, 9.70 x 10.60 x 8.70mm and 9.10 x 9.50 x 7.65mm, to a later collar composed of ten rows of natural and cultured pearls, length approximately 350mm, signed Cartier.
Condition
Please note that they are four plaques de cou, a central diamond and natural pearl plaque and three other diamond plaques.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 84951, stating that four hundred and twenty-two pearl were found to be natural, saltwater, and sixty-eight were found to be cultured.
Signed Cartier Paris Londres on the clasp. Three slightly baroque button shaped pearls measuring approximately 9.05 x 9.15 x 7.45mm, 9.70 x 10.60 x 8.70mm, and 9.10 x 9.50 x 7.65mm, of white body colour, partly with rosé and green overtones. Four hundred and nineteen roundish to oval, button and barrel shaped and baroque pearls measuring from approximately 3.60 to 4.80mm, of white to cream body colour, partly with rosé and green overtones; for further details on the pearls, please refer to the SSEF report. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 15.00 - 20.00 carats. Signs of wear and tarnish to the metal consistent with age and use. In good condition.
"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 SSEF report no. 84951, stating that four hundred and twenty-two pearl were found to be natural, saltwater, and sixty-eight were found to be cultured.