Lot 1524
  • 1524

SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, PAIR OF MATCHING EAR CLIPS AND CAT'S EYE CHRYSOBERYL AND DIAMOND RING

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description

  • sapphire, cat's-eye chrysoberyl, diamond, platinum
The first ring centring on a pear-shaped sapphire, flanked on one side by a pear-shaped diamond, edged by brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders with brilliant-cut diamonds; pair of matching ear clips each centring on a step-cut sapphire, decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds, screw-back fittings; the sapphires and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 4.30 carats and 1.50 carats respectively; and a ring centring on a cabochon cat's-eye chrysoberyl weighing approximately 4.15 carats, to a ballerina setting of tapered baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 1.15 carats, mounted in platinum. (3)

Condition

Colour and Clarity: The sapphires on the earrings are about intense blue colour. Under 10x loupe inspection, there are typical crystal inclusions and surface abrasions, one sapphire show dark inclusions in the pavilion. Diamonds are about G-H colours, VS clarity. The sapphire on the ring of medium blue colour with slight windowing to the stone, generally clean under 10x loupe with some natural silk inclusions. The diamonds are about H-I colours, VS-SI clarity. The cat's eye chrysoberyl is of a translucent medium light greenish yellow hue. The chatoyancy is slightly off-centered but distinct. Condition: Some minor signs of wear, 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.

Catalogue Note

Ring size: 5½ and 6 respectively