- 1638
SPESSARTITE GARNET, PINK SPINEL AND DIAMOND RING, IVY
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- spessartite garnet, pink spinel, diamond, gold
Centring on a cushion-shaped spessartite garnet weighing 15.13 carats, surrounded by circular rose-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.35 carats, embellished by trilliant and calibré-cut pink spinels together weighing approximately 1.45 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed. Ring size: 6
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the spessartite garnet is natural, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spessartite garnet is of vivid orange colour, eye clean and very lively. Upon 10x loupe, the garnet is quite clean, only a few minor fingerprints on side, not seen to naked eyes. Pink spinels are intense to vivid pink colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about K to L colours, mostly VS but one rose-cut diamond has a surface opening under loupe check. Signed "IVY" to the shank.
Condition: Karat 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 GRS2012-011625, dated 6 January 2012, stating that the 15.13 carat spessartite garnet is natural, with no indication of treatments.