Lot 1673
  • 1673

EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING, MONTURE CARTIER

Estimate
2,800,000 - 3,200,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

Set with a step-cut emerald weighing 13.15 carats, between baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Mtd Cartier, size 6½.

Condition

Please note that the AGL report no. should be 1103119, dated 2 October 2019, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor clarity enhancement; and the SSEF report no. should read 109900, dated 23 September 2019; and not as stated in the printed catalogue. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 109900, dated 23 September 2019, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement. Also accompanied by AGL report no. 1103119, dated 2 October 2019, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor clarity enhancement. Further accompanied by GRS report no. GRS 2018-018476, dated 8 January 2018, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no clarity enhancement; GRS further stating that the emerald may be described as "Muzo Green" and is commonly known in the trade as "Old Mine" emeralds. For further details, please refer to the reports. Signed Mtd Cartier. Stamped PT900 for platinum and inscribed 13.15 referring to the weight of the emerald. Emerald is of medium green colour and medium strong saturation, under 10x magnification there are typical inclusions with some surface reaching, some nicks and a few minor chips. Diamonds are bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal commensurate with age. Overall in very good condition.
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 109900, dated 23 September 2019, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement. Also accompanied by AGL report no. 1103119, dated 2 October 2019, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor clarity enhancement. Further accompanied by a gemmological report.