11 mai 2013
Natural pearl and diamond ring and natural pearl stick pin, early 20th century - Sothebys
Natural pearl and diamond ring and natural pearl stick pin, early 20th century - Sothebys
The ring of crossover design set with two natural pearls of cream and grey tint respectively, and carré-cut diamonds, size 56, French import marks, and a stick pin terminating on a natural pearl of grey tint. Estimation: 11,000 - 13,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 67022 and no. 67196, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of colour modification.
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Natural pearl and diamond necklace
Natural pearl and diamond necklace - Sothebys
Composed of a graduated strand of natural pearls measuring from approximately 5.0 to 8.6mm, the clasp set with a pearl surrounded with millegrain-set rose diamonds, length approximately 765mm, French assay marks, three diamonds deficient. Estimation: 29,000 - 49,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 67413, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, and that the pearl on the clasp has not been tested due to the setting.
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Natural pearl and diamond bracelet, late 19th century
Natural pearl and diamond bracelet, late 19th century - Sothebys
Designed as a line of cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, highlighted at intervals with a natural pearl, inner circumference approximately 173mm. Estimation: 11,500 - 17,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 67195, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com09 mai 2013
Natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond brooch-pendant, late 19th century
Natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, late 19th century - Sothebys
the drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 14.0 x 12.4 x 19.8mm, suspended from a surmount of foliate and ribbon design set with cushion-shaped, circular-cut and rose diamonds, later set with a mabé pearl, pendant loops to reverse, a few diamonds deficient. Estimation: 8,000 - 12,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 67810, stating that the slightly baroque drop-shaped pearl was found to be... [Lire la suite]09 mai 2013
Pair of natural pearl, gem set and diamond pendent earrings, mid-19th century
Pair of natural pearl, gem set and diamond pendent earrings, mid-19th century - Sothebys
Set with natural pearls, the largest swing-set, and enhanced with cabochon rubies, fancy cut emeralds, circular-cut and rose diamonds, post fittings, French import marks, some rose diamonds deficient. Estimation: 7,500 - 13,500 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 65298, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, and that the smallest pearls have not been tested due to the mounting.
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Natural pearl and diamond necklace
Natural pearl and diamond necklace - Sothebys
Composed of two graduated rows of natural pearls measuring from approximately 3.9 to 9.1mm, to a clasp set with a marquise-shaped diamond, shortest length approximately 460mm, clasp signed Cartier, Paris, French assay marks, pouch stamped Cartier. Estimation: 145,000 - 190,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 67567, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.
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Natural pearl and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1951
Natural pearl and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1951 - Sothebys
The surmount of floral design set with natural pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending lines of baguette diamonds, each terminating on a natural pearl drop,signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered. Estimate: 38,000 – 58,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 67297, stating that the seven drop-shaped pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, and that due to the mounting the smaller pearls have not been tested.
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Pair of natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond ear clips and a ring, Suzanne Belperron, 1960s - Sotheby's
Pair of natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond ear clips and a ring, Suzanne Belperron, 1960s - Sotheby's
The ear clips set with natural and cultured pearls of white and black tint, circular- and single-cut diamonds; the ring similarly set, size 531/2. Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 67541, stating that two of the pearls tested were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour modification, and a certificate from Olivier Baroin.
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A natural pearl, sapphire and diamond sautoir
A natural pearl, sapphire and diamond sautoir. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
The single-strand comprising one hundred and nineteen graduated natural pearls, measuring approximately 11.3 to 6.4 mm, interspersed by seed pearls and small imitation pearls, to the cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond cluster clasp, mounted in gold, 107.5 cm. Estimate: $258,930 – $356,028
Accompanied by report no. 67348 dated 21 March 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that 118 pearls are natural saltwater... [Lire la suite]22 avril 2013
An antique natural pearl and diamond devant-de-corsage brooch
An antique natural pearl and diamond devant-de-corsage brooch. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Designed as an old-cut diamond bow, centering upon a detachable cluster set with a button-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 17.0 x 13.6 mm, in an old-cut diamond surround, and suspending a detachable old-cut diamond line and drop-shaped natural pearl pendant, measuring approximately 14.3-14.4 x 21.5 mm, mounted in silver and gold, mid 19th Century, 11.0 cm, in blue velvet fitted S.J. Phillips... [Lire la suite]

















































