- 1959
HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE FANCY VIVID BLUE DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
90,000,000 - 110,000,000 HKD
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Description
Centring on a square emerald-cut fancy vivid blue diamond weighing 8.01 carats, flanked on each side by a shield-shaped diamond together weighing approximately 1.00 carats, mounted in platinum.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the square emerald-cut blue diamond is natural, of Fancy Vivid Blue colour, VVS1 clarity. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the vivid blue diamond shows a prominent and pure blue face-up colour, very nice brilliance. Two diamonds on side are about E to F colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Platinum 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: 6
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2125017707, dated 8 June 2010, stating that the 8.01 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Blue colour, VVS1 clarity; furthered accompanied by a GIA supplementary letter.
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