Spectacular Diamond Necklace, Nirav Modi

Set with seventeen brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 10.51 carats to 1.27 carats, spaced by brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, the diamonds together weighing 85.33 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 420mm.

Colour and Clarity: All diamonds above 0.30-carat size are certified. According to GIA reports, all major round diamonds suspending from the necklace, are D colour, Flawless to Internally Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry. All these major diamonds, according to separate GIA letters, are Type IIa diamonds. Other round and marquise diamonds on necklace are also D colour, Internally Flawless clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the diamonds have very nice face-up brilliance. Other smaller round and marquise diamonds below 0.30 carat are about D to E colour, VVS clarity. Condition: Platinum mount, very good workmanship giving soft links and elegant design, 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.

Accompanied by seventeen GIA reports, stating that the seventeen diamonds weighing 10.51 to 1.27 carats are D colour, Flawless to Internally Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry; further accompanied by diamond type classification reports stating that the diamonds are determined to be a Type IIa diamonds. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Also accompanied by forty GIA reports, stating that the diamonds weighing 0.72 to 0.30 carat are D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, one 0.30 carat marquise-shaped diamond is VVS1 clarity.


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Flawless Perfection

The diamond riviere is a classic form which is simple, yet extremely effective as a jewellery art piece. Flawless round diamonds have almost become standard expectations at auctions, particularly in Asia by the most discerning collectors. The presentation of the first ever flawless round D colour Internally Flawless rivière at auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in 2010 has seen this classicism evolve into almost iconic expression.

This spectacular necklace incorporates almost nonchalantly a 10.51-carat D colour Internally Flawless Type IIa diamond as part of its graduating pattern of flawless perfection.

The simplicity of form itself is an expressive reflection of the wearer. Flattering, yet never over-powering, this subtle and sublime row of 17 flawless diamonds is pure feminine elegance.