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Lot 153

An art deco emerald and diamond necklace/bracelet combination,
circa 1930

Amended

Fine Jewellery

25 April 2018, 14:00 BST

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,052,750 inc. premium

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An art deco emerald and diamond necklace/bracelet combination, circa 1930

The principal bracelet, forming the front section of the articulated collar, composed of five step-cut emeralds, three of square and two of rectangular shape, graduating in size from the centre, each within an openwork frame of calibré-cut emeralds and collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, connected by geometric panels pavé-set with old-brilliant, brilliant and single-cut diamonds, each with a principal marquise-cut diamond at the centre, the second bracelet, forming the backchain, of similar design, emeralds approximately 34.10 carats total, diamonds approximately 15.80 carats total, the necklace separates to form two bracelets, clasp of principal bracelet numbered 548, bracelet lengths 19.8cm and 17.7cm, necklace length 37.5cm

Footnotes

Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that 5 emeralds were tested and found to be of Colombian origin, the emeralds weighing 5.47 and 2.81 carats with no indications of clarity modification in fissures, the emerald weighing 3.95 carats with no indications of clarity modification and the emeralds weighing 3.40 and 3.18 carats with indications of minor oil in fissures. Report number 97890, dated 12 February 2018.

Saleroom notices

Please note that the four green stones at the back of the necklace are glass Please note that there will be no live online bidding available on this lot

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