Lot 133
- 133
PAIR OF TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, CHARLES DE TEMPLE, CIRCA 1966
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
Each of bi-coloured textured design, the surmounts supporting a detachable lower section, set throughout with single-cut diamonds and circular-cut green tourmalines, post fittings, unsigned, British hallmarks, case stamped Charles de Temple.
Condition
Unsigned, British hallmarks for 18 carat gold on each lower section. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.30-0.50 carats. Evidence of previous repair to base of one post. Length approximately 60mm, length of upper section approximately 25mm, combined gross weight approximately 15.4 grams. Overall condition good. Case stamped Charles de Temple.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Charles de Temple, born in Mexico in 1929, began his career as a sculptor, before focussing on jewellery design. He moved to London in the late 1950s, and alongside contemporaries such as Andrew Grima, created modern, sculptural jewels focusing on texture and abstraction, mostly using gold. As well as designing the 'All the Time in the World' ring for the Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (lot 131), he also created the gold finger seen in Goldfinger, worn by Honor Blackman at the film's premier.