- 1780
PADPARADSCHA AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- padparadscha sapphire, diamond, gold
Centring on an oval padparadscha sapphire weighing 11.99 carats, flanked on each side by a half moon-shaped diamond together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and pink gold. Ring size: 5ΒΌ
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the padparadscha sapphire is natural, of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the padparadscha sapphire is of strong, orange-pink colour, eye clean, lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are fingerprints and crystal inclusions, noticeable to naked eyes. Two half-moon diamonds are about G to H colours, VS2 and SI clarity respectively.
Condition: Karat pink and white gold 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
Accompanied by Gübelin, SSEF and GRS reports numbered 12090026, 64585 and GRS2012-064467, dated 11 September 2012, 29 August 2012 and 28 June 2012 respectively, stating that the 11.99 carat padparadscha sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating; further accompanied by a Gübelin appendix stating that the padparadscha sapphire “displays a homogenous delicate orange pink colour. The stone has a finely proportioned cut causing many internal colour reflections. Padparadscha sapphires from Sri Lanka of this size, endowed with such a combination of attributes are considered rare.”