- 1639
PINK SPINEL AND DIAMOND RING, IVY
Estimate
160,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- pink spinel, diamond, gold
Set with five cushion-shaped pink spinel together weighing 12.97 carats, within a double frame set with circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold, signed. Ring size: 6
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the pink spinels are natural, of Tadjikistan origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pink spinels are matching, of medium deep, rose pink colour, eye clean and very lively. Upon 10x loupe, two spinels are quite clean and the other three stones have natural feather inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about J to K colours. Some brilliant-cut and the rose-cut diamonds are tinted yellow, overall of VS clarity. Signed "IVY" to the shank.
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 GRS2013-047236, dated 29 April 2013, stating that the pink spinels are natural, of Tadjikistan origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.