RARE AND IMPORTANT FANCY VIVID PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING, Van Cleef & Arpels

Centring on a rectangular modified brilliant-cut fancy vivid pink diamond weighing 6.43 carats, flanked on each side by a cluster of pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, embellished to the shoulders with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered JH000080 51.



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Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the principle diamond is natural, of Fancy Vivid Pink colour, VS2 clarity. Also accompanied by a letter stating that this diamond is of Type IIa category. Please refer to the report and letter for details. In our opinion, the diamond shows a prominent and strong pink colour against an open back ring mount, with very good brilliance. Diamonds in the surround are about E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Signed and numbered to the mount. Condition: Platinum and karat white gold elegant 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.
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Ring size: 5½

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1102968505, dated 10 August 2009, stating that the 6.43 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Pink colour, VS2 clarity; also accompanied by diamond type classification report stating that this diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa pink diamond. Type IIa pink diamonds are very rare in nature, often have relatively few inclusions and are noted for their mostly homogenous colour in the rough.