Lot 1798
  • 1798

DIAMOND NECKLACE

Estimate
2,300,000 - 2,800,000 HKD
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Description

  • diamond, platinum
The articulated straight-line necklace composed of fifty-nine graduated brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 52.80 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 390mm.


Condition

Colour and Clarity: Three of the large diamonds in the front are certified. According to GIA reports, the largest round diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity. The two diamonds next to it are G and E colour, VS1 and VS2 clarity respectively. Please refer to the reports for details. Other diamonds weighing from approximately 0.40 to 2.20 carats each. Roughly, there is one diamond over 3.00 carat size, twelve stones over 1.00 carat size and two over 2.00 carat size. In our opinion, the round diamonds are about E to G colours, VVS to VS clarity, very lively. Condition: Platinum mount, nice articulated links and the necklace fits very well on neck, overall 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

Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 17191898 and 2135049111, dated 6 May 2008 and 2 February 2011 respectively, stating that the 3.01 and 2.14 carat diamonds are F and G colour respectively, VS1 clarity; also accompanied by GIA report numbered 2135049103, dated 2 February 2011, stating that the 1.94 carat diamond is E colour, VS2 clarity.