Lot 984
- 984
Pair of aquamarine and diamond bangles, Michele della Valle
Estimate
12,500 - 18,500 CHF
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Description
- Michele della Valle
- Aquamarines, diamonds, gold
Each bangle millegrain-set with three oval aquamarines framed with brilliant-cut diamonds, the mount pavé-set with circular-cut aquamarines, inner circumference approximately 160mm, signed MdV for Michele della Valle, numbered, pouch stamped Michele della Valle.
Literature
Cf.: Michele della Valle, Michele della Valle, Jewels and Myths, Woodbridge, 2014, pgs. 86-87 for an illustration of bangles of similar design.
Condition
Each bangle signed MdV for Michele della Valle, numbered 080723 and 080724. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in white gold. Aquamarines well matched in colour, greenish blue of medium strong saturation, with good transparency, a few scratches, abrasions and minor nicks. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 18.00 - 20.00 carats, on average G-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Scratches to the metal consistent with use. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 74 grams. Pouch stamped Michele della Valle.
"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.
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.
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."