Lot 1680
  • 1680

Pair of Rubellite, Ruby and Diamond Pendent Earclips, IVY

Estimate
400,000 - 480,000 HKD
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Description

  • rubellite, diamond, ruby, yellow gold
Each suspending an oval rubellite altogether weighing 21.37 carats, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies, to a surmount centring on a brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by circular-cut rubies, the diamonds and rubies altogether weighing approximately 8.95 carats and 1.00 carat respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, with clip and post fittings, signed. 

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS reports, the rubelites are natural, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the rubelites are of strong purple red colour, very clean to naked eyes and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are some minor fingerprint inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. Two old-European cut diamonds in the surmount weigh approximately 0.95 carat each, are about L to M colours, SI clarity. Other smaller round diamonds are about I to K colours, VS clarity. Tiny rubies on border are strong red colour, eye clean. Signed to the ear clips. Condition: Karat yellow gold mounts, in mint condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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 GRS2012-112266 and GRS2012-112268, dated 6 December 2012, stating that the 11.19 and 10.17 carat rubellites are natural, with no indication of thermal treatment.