Lot 1685
  • 1685

PAIR OF RUBELLITE, SPESSARTITE GARNET AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, GOSHWARA

Estimate
160,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description

  • RUBELLITE, SPESSARTITE GARNET, DIAMOND, GOLD
Each suspending on a rubellite bead altogether weighing approximately 60.00 carats, surmounted by a cushion-shaped sugar loaf cabochon spessartite garnet altogether weighing approximately 23.00 carats, joined by a link set with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, both the rubelites and spessertine garnets are natural, with no indications of treatment. Please refer to the report for details. the In our opinion, the rubelite is of deep, strong red-pink colour and spessertine garnets are strong orange colour, overall very slightly included to eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural crystals and fingerprints, not noticeable to naked eyes. Diamonds are slightly tinted colour, VS clarity. Signed "Goshwara on the earclips. Condition: Karat gold ear clips, 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 GRS2012-021114, dated 10 February 2012, stating that the rubellites are natural, of purplish-red colour, spessartite garnets are natural, of vivid orange colour, with no indication of treatments.