- 1828
FINE AND MATCHED PAIR OF DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
19,000,000 - 22,000,000 HKD
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Description
- diamond, gold
Each suspending on a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 8.00 carats, to a hook surmount decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, both round diamonds are matching D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry. Both also accompanied by a letter, stating that they are classified as Type IIa diamonds. Please refer to the reports and letters for details. In our opinion, the two principle diamonds have matching and very nice face-up brilliance. Other tiny diamonds on the hoops are about E to F colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white gold mounts, 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 GIA reports numbered 1132843920 and 1142867289, dated 27 September 2011 and 13 December 2012 respectively, stating that both the 8.00 carat diamonds are D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry; also accompanied by diamond type classification reports stating that the diamonds are determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency.