- 1781
ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- diamond, alexandrite, platinum
Suspending on a pear-shaped alexandrite weighing 4.34 carats, surrounded by circular-cut alexandrites, framed by pear-shaped diamonds, completed by a necklace composed of graduated pear-shaped alexandrites spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, the alexandrites and diamonds together weighing approximately 24.85 and 11.80 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 420mm, pendant detachable.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Gubelin report, the centre pear-shaped alexandrite is of Brazilian origin, with pronounced colour change. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the alexandrite displays bluish-green in daylight and purple in incandescent light. Under 10x loupe, there are some natural fine needle-like inclusions not noticeable to naked eyes. The surrounding alexandrites display similar colour change from bluish-green or green in daylight to purple in incandescent light, generally clean under 10x loupe. The diamonds are about F-G colours, VS clarity.
Condition: 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 report numbered 0805133, dated 5 June 2008, stating that the 4.34 carat alexandrite is natural, of Brazilian origin, with pronounced colour-change from bluish-green (daylight) to purple (incandescent light). Also accompanied by GIA report numbered 16504170, dated 8 October 2007, stating that the 0.63 carat diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity.