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SPECTACULAR AND RARE FANCY VIVID YELLOW DIAMOND, YELLOW DIAMOND, PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND NECKLACE / BROOCH
Estimate
58,000,000 - 74,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
Set to the center with a detachable floral brooch, amid a radiant-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 102.56 carats, embraced by flower buds and petals fully encrusted with circular rose-cut diamonds, the necklace decorated with openworked gold leaves and butterflies pavé-set with brilliant-cut yellow and pink diamonds, the straight-line articulated chain applied with circular rose-cut diamonds, accented with brilliant-cut diamond-set ribbons, mounted in 18 karat yellow, pink and blackened gold, length approximately 420mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the principle yellow diamond is natural, of Fancy Vivid Yellow colour, SI1 clarity. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, this yellow diamond displays a pure and strong golden yellow colour against the mounting, with exceptional brilliance. Rose-cut diamonds are probably of F to G colours, VS clarity. Other tiny coloured diamonds are of medium light pink and yellow colours, VS to SI clarity.
Condition: Very impressive diamond size with versatile design, the flowerhead is detachable and worn as a separate brooch. Glamorous look with very fine craftsmanship presenting a three dimensional jewellery piece, overall the necklace is in excellent 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 GIA report numbered 16820134, dated 23 April 2008, stating that the 102.56 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Yellow colour, SI1 clarity.