- 1569
PINK TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
120,000 - 160,000 HKD
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Description
- rubelite,diamond,gold
Centring on a cushion-shaped pink tourmaline weighing approximately 18.05 carats, surrounded by pear-shaped diamonds, to shoulders set with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.15 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed signed IVY. Ring size: 6ΒΌ
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the rubelite is natural, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the rubelite is of intense, purple-pink colour, slightly included to naked eyes, lively stone. Upon 10x loupe, there are some crystal and fingerprint inclusions, a few nicks on girdle, not noticeable to naked eyes. Diamonds are about I to J colours, VS to SI clarity. Signed "Ivy" to the shank.
Condition: Karat yellow gold ring mount, in very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2012-044438, dated 5 May 2012, stating that the pink tourmaline is natural, with no indication of thermal treatment.