Magnificent Diamond Necklace, 'Ivresse', Cartier

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Designed as a cascade of diamonds, composed of brilliant-cut, pear- and marquise-shaped stones, the front accented with a floral motif and suspending a fringe of nine pear-shaped diamonds weighing 2.01, 3.21, 7.34, 12.04, 20.38, 10.25, 6.52, 3.42 and 2.25 carats. 

Total diamond weight 190.77 carats, maximum length approximately 450mm, minimum length 420mm, signed Cartier, numbered, fitted case by Cartier.

And just in case you care ....they are ...

Accompanied by thirty GIA reports:
no. 8655871, dated 8 September 1995, stating that the 20.39 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8555120, dated 26 January 1995, stating that the 12.04 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8569370, dated 24 February 1995, stating that the 10.25 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8425388, dated 3 March 1994, stating that the 7.34 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8537973, dated 23 December 1994, stating that the 6.52 carat, pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8533103, dated 15 December 1994, stating that the 3.42 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8522505, dated 28 November 1994, stating that the 3.21 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8544855, dated 12 January 1995, stating that the 2.39 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8630822, dated 17 July 1995, stating that the 2.32 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8625295, dated 11 July 1995, stating that the 2.25 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8445254, dated 18 April 1994, stating that the 2.10 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8537968, dated 5 January 1995, stating that the 2.08 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 5324035, dated 6 February 1991, stating that the 2.07 carat pear shape brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8625131, dated 5 July 1995, stating that the 2.01 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8539201, dated 22 December 1994, stating that the 1.93 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8481206, dated 25 July 1994, stating that the 1.57 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8494109, dated 29 August 1994, stating that the 1.39 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8483391, dated 5 August 1994, stating that the 1.32 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8500955, dated 19 September 1994, stating that the 1.18 carat marquise brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8601076, dated 11 May 1994, stating that the 1.16 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8495704, dated 30 August 1994, stating that the 1.15 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8572625, dated 14 March 1995, stating that the 1.10 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8540579, dated 11 January 1995, stating that the 1.07 carat pear brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8451554, dated 28 April 1994, stating that the 1.03 carat marquise brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8458988, dated 23 May 1994, stating that the 1.03 carat marquise brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8499575, dated 19 September 1994, stating that the 1.00 carat marquise brilliant diamond is E Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8590087, dated 11 April 1995, stating that the 0.81 carat round brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 5849687, dated 31 January 1995, stating that the 0.78 carat round brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8597396, dated 25 April 1995, stating that the 0.68 carat round brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless
no. 8574637, dated 6 April 1995, stating that the 0.66 carat round brilliant diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless

The three largest diamonds weighing 10.25, 12.04 and 20.38 carats have been recertified by the GIA, and are each D Colour, VVS2 Clarity, Type IIa, each with a working diagram stating that the diamonds may be internally flawless after minor repolishing. These minor surface abrasions are consistent with normal wear.

Louis XV Gilt Musical

Rhinoceros Table Clock

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A Louis XV gilt-bronze, bronze and Vernis Martin musical rhinoceros table clock, circa 1748, attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain.

5½-inch enamel dial signed Gudin A Paris with blue roman numerals, the similarly signed bell striking movement with numbered uncut outside count wheel and silk suspension. The drum case surmounted by a seated putto and raised on the back of a crisply cast brown patinated rhinoceros standing on a rocaille base, the bombé wood plinth painted to resemble tortoiseshell and outlined with well-cast gilt-bronze leaf mounts, inset with trellis frets and applied at the front with a rococo mount of a basket of flowers. The similarly signed musical movement connected to the the clock through the leg of the animal and playing one of thirteen tunes on a carillon of eleven bells with twenty hammers at the hour, the mounts stamped with the crowned 'C' poinçon mark.
74cm.; 29in. high.

Important Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Pendant

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Suspending an emerald-cut emerald weighing 35.02 carats, topped by four old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .35 carats.

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 66540 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant, type: traditional.

Gem set and diamond bracelet, Bulgari

Of geometric design, each kite-shaped motif set with an oval cabochon sapphire surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds and framed with polished onyx and round cabochon rubies. Length approximately 180mm, mark for Bulgari, numbered, French import and maker's marks. 

Pair of fine gem set and diamond clips. 

Cartier, circa 1930

Each set with a carved emerald leaf, within a frame of cabochon rubies, ruby beads and baguette and single-cut diamonds, the clip fittings backed with mother-of-pearl. Each signed Cartier and numbered, French assay marks with fitted case stamped Cartier.

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Lydia, Lady Deterding.

The Rothschild Necklace

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Elegant and Rare Platinum, Emerald, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, Designed by Charles Jacqueau for Cartier, Paris.

In the style of Mughal Empire art, the necklace combining elements of Indian and Persian decorative traditions.  The pendant suspending a hexagon-shaped emerald, an oval-shaped sapphire and a pear-shaped emerald, all carved with Mughal floral motifs, completed by a necklace composed of 41 sapphire beads, spaced by 80 lapis lazuli beads and diamond-set rondelles, further applied with diamond and lapis lazuli accents.

 Length 29 inches, adjustable, signed Cartier, Paris, numbered 0310, with French assay and partial workshop marks; circa 1924.

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It's a BIG one!

100.20 Carat D Flawless Type II

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