Opal, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Embrace the Sea' necklace, Paspaley, 2005
Estimate $48,000 – $58,000
The flexible collar comprised of 47 South Sea cultured semi-baroque pearls highlighted by nine variously shaped crystal opals together weighing 131.69 carats and highlighted by brilliant-cut diamond accents, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.82 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, completed by a concealed clasp, inner circumference approximately 380mm, signed Paspaley.
Accompanied by a facsimile Paspaley certificate of provenance dated 17 April 2012 and a Paspaley box.
- Lot Sold $70,000 (Hammer Price)
- $85,909 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Paspaley, Sydney
Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above on 16 December 2005, $139,500
Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Sydney, 4 December 2012, lot 189, illustrated
Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |