Lot 1654
  • 1654

Peridot and Gem-set Ring

Estimate
150,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description

  • peridot, amethyst, garnet, pink sapphire, gold
Centring on a step-cut peridot weighing 43.03 carats, to a stylized mount of openwork feathers set with numerous pink sapphires, amethyst and tsavorite garnets, together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold. Ring size: 5½

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the peridot is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the peridot is of a medium deep slightly yellowish green to bright olive green colour, eye-clean, with a few natural inclusions visible under 10x loupe near the corner, side or bottom of the stone, and few nicks on the girdle. The mount set with amethysts of medium purple colour, pink sapphires of medium to strong pink colour and green garnets of medium grass green colour, lightly to slightly included. 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GRS report numbered  GRS2014-078146, dated 4 July 2014, stating that the 43.03 carat peridot is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.