- 1685
Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Estimate
1,300,000 - 1,600,000 HKD
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Description
- diamond, sapphire, white gold
Suspending seven graduating oval sapphires together weighing 33.48 carats, each surrounded by variously-shaped diamonds, the necklace set with numerous brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 42.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 185mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, all seven sapphires are natural, with no indications of heating. Five stones are from Burma, and origin of the other two sapphires are undetermined. According to GRS reports, the two natural sapphires which Gübelin cannot determined origin are from Sri Lanka, unheated. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphires are of medium intense blue colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are silks and fingerprint inclusions, very common in natural sapphires and not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white gold mount, 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.
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 a Gübelin certificate numbered 14067003 / 1 to 7, dated 18 June 2014, stating that the sapphires are natural, the 5.45, 4.88, 3.62, 3.42 and 3.41 carat sapphires are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; further accompanied by three GRS reports numbered GRS2013-021577, GRS2010-061629 and GRS2009-022222, stating that the 7.49, 5.21 and 3.41 carat sapphires are natural, or Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of thermal treatment, the 3.41 carat sapphire is of vivid blue (GRS type "Royal Blue") colour.