- 1510
'PADPARADSCHA' SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
40,000 - 55,000 HKD
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Description
- padparadscha sapphire, diamond and gold
Centring on a cushion-shaped padparadscha sapphire weighing 3.50 carats, within a double-frame set with brilliant-cut diamonds, extending to the shoulders, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the padparadscha sapphire is of Madagascar origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the padparadscha sapphire is of medum deep, orangy-pink colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are only a few minor nicks on girdle, otherwise clean. Diamonds in the surround together weighing approximately 0.50 carat, are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white 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
Ring size: 5ΒΌ
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2011-011143, dated 11 January 2011, stating that the 3.50 carat padparadscha sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.