- 1401
PAIR OF MELO PEARL, DIAMOND AND EMERALD PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
550,000 - 650,000 HKD
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Description
- MELO PEARL, DIAMOND, EMERALD, WHITE GOLD
Each suspending on an oval melo pearl measuring approximately 17.01 x 15.28 x 13.53mm and 16.63 x 15.15 x 13.90mm respectively, embraced by an oblong marquise-shaped frame set with brilliant-cut diamonds highlighted by circular-cut emeralds, surmounted and anchored by a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond linked by a cabochon emerald, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS reports, the two melo pearls weighing 27.32 and 27.50 carats respectively are natural. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, they have very similar colour, size and shape, which is rarely found in natural melo pearls. Both pearls are un-drilled, of intense yellowish orange colour, ovoid shape, with noticeable flame pattern. Rose-cut diamonds are about H to I colours, VS2 to SI1 clarity. Emeralds are of medium green colour, eye clean.
Condition: Well-made and very fine earring mounts, in mint 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 GRS reports numbered GRS2009-051248 and GRS2009-051250, dated 16 May 2009, stating that the 27.32 and 27.50 carat melo-pearls are natural.