- 1724
PAIR OF DEMANTOID GARNET AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, IVY
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- demantoid garnet, diamond, gold
Each suspending on a cushion-shaped demantoid garnet altogether weighing 7.04 carats, surrounded by pear-shaped and circular rose-cut diamonds, to an outer frame set with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 4.30 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the two demantoid garnets are natural, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the demantoid garnets are matching, of medium dark, yellowish green colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are some natural crystal inclusions and one stone has surface nick on its crown, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about J to K colours, mostly VS clarity.
Condition: Karat gold mounts, 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 GRS2012-044446, dated 7 May 2012, stating that the demantoid garnets are natural, with no indication of thermal treatment.