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ANDRADITE GARNET AND DIAMOND 'LEAF' BROOCH AND PAIR OF MATCHING TSAVORITE GARNET EAR CLIPS
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- andradite garnet, tsavorite garnet, diamond, platinum
The brooch modelled as a leaf, set with circular-cut andradite garnets together weighing approximately 32.05 carats, embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.20 carats; and pair of matching ear clips, each set with circular-cut tsavorite garnets altogether weighing approximately 8.00 carats, clip fittings; mounted in platinum. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the andradite garnets are of various hues, inc.uding yellowish to bluish green, light to medium deep yellow-brown colours, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are abrasions and chips to the crown on some stones, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about G to H colours, mostly VS clarity. Tsavorite garnets on the earclips are about medium, vivid green to slightly yellowish green colour, eye clean.
Condition: Platinum mounts, both 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.