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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1920
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany & Co.
- Diamond and platinum
The cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond weighing 5.14 carats, flanked by old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .30 carat, mounted in platinum, size 5¾, signed Tiffany & Co. With signed and fitted box.
Condition
Accompanied by GIA report no. 1112199872 stating that the diamond is E color, VVS2 clarity; together with original working diagram stating that the stone may be potentially flawless. Set with 32 old European-cut diamonds on the gallery and upper shank, approximately F-G color and VS-SI clarity. Nice detail in engraving and millegraining to the mounting. In good condition.
This piece was a wedding present from Arnold H Goss to his wife around 1920. Mr. Goss was Secretary of Buick around 1914, President of Chevrolet Motor Cars, President of Kelvinator (the world's largest maker of electric refrigerators in the 1910s) and renowned cattle rancher.
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 no. 1112199872 stating that the diamond is E color, VVS2 clarity; together with original working diagram stating that the stone may be potentially flawless.