- 1516
RED SPINEL AND DIAMOND LONG CHAIN NECKLACE
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- red spinel, diamond, gold
Composed of numerous cushion-shaped red spinels, interspersed by circular rose-cut diamonds, completed by a clasp set with red spinels and similarly-cut diamonds, the red spinels diamonds together weighing approximately 249.50 and 9.70 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 800mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the red spinels are natural, of Burma (Mogok) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spinels are strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, the spinels generally have some minor natural inclusions, such as crystals or fingerprints, but not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about G to I colours, mostly VS clarity.
Condition: Karat gold 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
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2013-012601, dated 10 January 2013, stating that the spinels are natural, of Burmese (Mogok, Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.