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FANCY DEEP GRAYISH YELLOWISH GREEN 'CHAMELEON' DIAMOND, PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,400,000 HKD
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Description
- coloured diamond, diamond, gold, platinum
Centring on a heart-shaped fancy deep grayish yellowish green diamond weighing 3.93 carats, surrounded by circular-cut pink diamonds and marquise-shaped diamonds extending to the shoulders, the pink diamonds and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.90 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat pink gold. Ring size: 6
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the heart-shaped diamond is natural, of Fancy Deep Grayish Yellowish Green colour, VVS2 clarity. Comment states that the colour of this diamond changes temporarily when gently heated, or when left in darkness for a period of time and is known in the trade as "Chameleon". Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, this diamond has a spready look, showing prominent, deep olive green face-up colour, good brilliance. Tiny pink diamonds in the surround are of intense saturation. Other colourless diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Platinum and karat pink 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 GIA report numbered 2135171045, dated 8 March 2011, stating that the 3.93 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Deep Grayish Yellowish Green colour, VVS2 clarity. The colour of this stone changes temporarily when gently heated, or when left in darkness for a period of time and is known in the trade as "Chameleon".