Lot 486
  • 486

Important diamond necklace and a diamond pendant, Graff

Estimate
625,000 - 980,000 CHF
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Description

  • Graff
  • fancy coloured diamond, diamonds, platinum, gold
Designed as a line of alternating step-cut diamonds and variously cut diamonds of yellow tint, length approximately 410mm, signed Graff, numbered, case by Graff, suspending a detachable heart-shaped fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 30.01 carats, signed Graff; together with an additional chain accented with a  heart-shaped near-colourless diamond upon which the 30.01 carat diamond pendant may be attached, length approximately 400mm, signed Graff, numbered, unillustrated, case by Graff.

Condition

Seven GIA reports: no. 15640959, 30.01 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity. no. 12488965, 1.39 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VVS2 Clarity. no. 14577863, 1.03 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity. no. 13339769, 1.53 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VVS1 Clarity. no. 14577853, 1.02 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VVS1 Clarity. no. 14577922, 0.73 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, SI1 Clarity. no. 13702494, 1.04 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, SI2 Clarity. The seven diamonds listed above along with seven additional diamonds are laser inscribed GRAFF and with their GIA report number. The results for these seven additional diamonds are as follows: no. 12737922, 1.93 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS2 Clarity. no. 12619705, 0.73 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS2 Clarity. no. 12619304, 1.64 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity. no. 14577843, 1.30 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity. no. 14576364, 1.27 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VVS2 Clarity. no. 14576011, 1.44 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, SI1 Clarity. no. 14591698, 0.71 carats, Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VVS2 Clarity. Heart-shaped diamond pendant signed GRAFF and inscribed 30.01 FIYVS1 for the carat weight, colour and clarity of the diamond; also stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Necklace clasp signed GRAFF and numbered 4916, necklace mounting stamped PT950 for platinum and 750 for 18 carat gold. Additional chain necklace clasp signed GRAFF, numbered 6123, stamped 950PT for platinum. Inner circumference of fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond necklace is approximately 410 mm, with an additional line of diamonds which measures approximately 85 mm (including the heart-shaped pendant). Yellow diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 51.00 - 56.00 carats. Total weight of fancy intense yellow diamonds certified by the GIA is 45.77 carats (see additional worksheet). Near-colourless diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 16.00 - 18.00 carats, on average F-H colour, VS clarity. Heat-shaped diamond on additional chain weighing 1.04 carats, G Colour, VS1 Clarity. For further information on the Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds, please refer to GIA reports. In excellent condition. Total gross weight including additional chain approximately 57 grams, without additional chain 53 grams. Two cases stamped GRAFF, LONDON, one for the necklace and one for the additional chain.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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