- 1929
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
400,000 - 550,000 HKD
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Description
- sapphire, diamond, platinum
Centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 9.13 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 3.10 carats, to an outer surround and shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the sapphire is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. All ten round brilliant-cut diamonds in the surround, according to GIA reports, are matching E colour, Internally Flawless to VVS2 clarity, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphire is of medium, very slightly steely blue colour, very clean to both naked eyes and loupe check, lively. Tiny diamonds are about E to F colours, VS clarity.
Condition: In mint 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: 6¼
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2009-062319, dated 29 June 2009, stating that the 9.13 carat sapphire is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment; also accompanied by ten GIA reports stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.30 to 0.33 carat are E colour, Internally Flawless to VVS2 clarity, all with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry.