#10197 • Carrera y Carrera Bestiario 18K Serpiente Pendant

Part of Eastern European Estate Jewelry Auction (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $56,000-$57,000 Carrera y Carrera Bestiario 18K Gold 5.50" Serpiente Maxi Pendant on 34" Brown Ribbon Necklace W/18K Clasp in Carrera y Carrera Gift Box (From Retired Model's Estate) - This stunning work of art was finely crafted by Carrera y Carrera, of solid 18k yellow matte gold. The piece is from the "Carrera y Carrera's Bestiario Collection," and has a fiercely ornate design that is truly incomparable. The necklace is a 34" brown ribbon with solid 18K gold ends and clasps (original to the piece), from which hangs a magnificent, solid 18k yellow gold 5.50" serpent pendant. The piece shows stunning attention to detail, and you can almost see the fluid movement of the serpent. The designer's use of both matte and polished finishes truly shows the spectacular craftsmanship that is synonymous with this fine luxury brand. The ribbon necklace is finished with a solid 18k yellow gold 16.5mm barrel clasp, which is truly a work of art in itself. The clasp features a scrolling serpent design which shows almost as much detail as the pendant itself, and is also finished with both matte and polished finishes. The necklace is signed with the Carrera y Carrera hallmark, gold purity, and unique serial number. This piece comes from a famous model's estate, and she used it around the world while walking the runways (no provenance is provided, because she wishes to remain a private seller). Carrera y Carrera is an icon of gold craftsmanship and jewelry artisanship, and creates each piece in its workshops as if it were a small work of art. Each piece is meticulously crafted, in a series of labor intensive steps. The piece is first sketched by the designer, and is then sculpted by the hands of expert modelers, from a block of hard wax, and then the master prototype is created once it has reached the optimal design. The piece is then transformed into gold using the traditional lost wax casting method, and is then finished by master jewelers who painstakingly choose the gems and set them into the piece. The final touch, and Carrera y Carrera's trademark, is the matte-gloss finish, which allows a greater appreciation of the details of these small sculptures. Carrera y Carrera has a long history of celebrity clientele, including Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Olivia Wilde, and many others. This piece is in excellent condition, and looks as though it has hardly been worn. The necklace will come housed in a Carrera y Carrera gift box. (WEIGHT: 167.2 grams). This piece will come with a $57,000 insurance appraisal in the winning bidder's name. Please note: there will be a two week delay on the appraisal, as we have it prepared by a third party GIA graduated gemologist. The item will be mailed first, and the appraisal will follow within two weeks.