- 1707
Pair of Red Spinel, Ruby and Diamond Pendent Earrings, IVY
Estimate
480,000 - 550,000 HKD
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Description
- spinel, diamond, gold
Each set with a pear-shaped spinel weighing 3.03 and 2.68 carats respectively, set adjacently to a rose-cut diamond altogether weighing approximately 2.65 carats, bordered by circular-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.20 carats, embellished by circular-cut rubies, mounted in 18 karat white, mounted in yellow and blackened gold, signed.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the red spinels are natural, of Tanzania origin, with no indication of treatments and 'vibrant red' colour. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the red spinels are of a brilliant vivid pinkish red colour, very clean to naked eyes. Under 10x loupe, the red spinels are generally clean, one only shows a minute dark inclusion on one side, not noticeable to naked eyes. The smaller red spinel are of intense red to pinkish red colour, lightly included with typical natural inclusions. The diamonds are about I to J colours, VS to SI clarity.
Condition: 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 report numbered GRS2009-051278, dated 18 May 2009, stating that the 3.03 and 2.68 carat spinels are natural, or Tanzanian origin, with no indication of treatments. The special comments further states that 'the saturated pinkish-red to red colours with a low to medium tone and an intense red fluorescence (GRS type "Vibrant Red"), are the rarest colors in the world of spinels.'